Meaning & Definition of word "Pitch"

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.