Meaning & Definition of word "Pitch"
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Pitch
/pɪtʃ/
noun:
- 1. A tone's highness or lowness, determined by the frequency of sound waves.
- Example: The pitch of the note was so high it could only be heard by children.
- 2. The degree of slope or inclination of a surface.
- Example: The pitch of the roof was steep, allowing for heavy rainfall to slide off easily.
- 3. A proposal or presentation aimed at convincing an audience, often in a business context.
- Example: She delivered an impressive pitch to the investors, outlining her business plan.
- 4. A field or area of play, especially in sports.
- Example: The soccer match was played on a muddy pitch after the heavy rain.
- 5. The extent of a particular quality, such as the intensity of colors.
- Example: The artist chose a vivid pitch for the sky in her painting.
verb:
- 1. To set up or establish something in a specific place or location.
- Example: The campers decided to pitch their tent near the lake.
- 2. To present or propose an idea, especially for a product or business.
- Example: He plans to pitch his startup idea to several venture capitalists next week.
- 3. To throw or fling something with a specific force or angle.
- Example: He can pitch a baseball at remarkable speeds.
Etymology
Middle English 'picche,' possibly related to the Old Norse 'pit' meaning 'to place, set, throw.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
pitch in:
To contribute to a common task.
pitch a fit:
To become very angry or upset.
pitch black:
Completely dark.
Related Words
pitcher:
A person who throws a ball, especially in baseball.
pitched:
Past tense of pitch; thrown or presented.
pitching:
The act of throwing something.
Slang Meanings of pitch
Meaning: To attempt to sell or promote something.
Example Sentence: He pitched his idea to several investors.
Meaning: To throw or toss informally.
Example Sentence: She pitched the keys across the table.
Meaning: To get really excited or expressive.
Example Sentence: He pitched a wild story about his weekend.