pitch approaches
/pɪtʃ/ · pit.ch
noun
- A musical note or a sound of a particular frequency. The singer's pitch was perfect, hitting the high note with ease.
- A place where a particular activity, such as baseball or cricket, is played. The pitcher threw the ball to the catcher at the pitch.
- A place where a particular activity, such as a sales pitch, is presented. The entrepreneur made a successful pitch to investors.
- A slope or incline, especially one that is steep. The hikers had to navigate the steep pitch of the mountain trail.
verb
- To make a musical sound, especially a high-pitched one. The singer pitched her voice to hit the high note.
- To throw or propel something, especially a ball, in a particular direction. The pitcher pitched the ball to the batter.
adjective
- Having a high-pitched sound. The high-pitched voice of the child was annoying.
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Did you know? The word 'pitch' has a fascinating connection to the world of music, as it is derived from the Old English word for 'to make a sharp, high-pitched sound'.