pitch

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Music

n. how high or low a sound or musical note is.

n. the perceived frequency of a sound or musical note, determined by the speed of vibrations.

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“She has a very high pitch to her voice when she is excited.”

“The singer struggled to maintain the correct pitch during the bridge of the song, occasionally sliding into a flat tone.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a speech or talk designed to persuade someone to buy or do something.

n. a persuasive speech or presentation aimed at selling a product or promoting an idea.

“The entrepreneur gave a five-minute pitch to the investors to get funding.”

“After weeks of preparation, the marketing team delivered a flawless pitch that secured the multi-million dollar contract.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical

n. a thick, black, sticky substance made from tar or tree sap.

n. a dark, extremely viscous or solid substance obtained from the distillation of tar or the sap of certain trees.

“The boat's wooden planks were sealed with pitch to keep the water out.”

“Historically, pitch was an essential commodity in shipbuilding for caulking seams and protecting timber from rot.”

B1 · Intermediate Sports

v. to throw something, especially a ball in a game of baseball.

v. to throw or toss an object; specifically, to deliver a ball to a batter in baseball.

“The player pitched the ball so fast that the batter couldn't hit it.”

“The star athlete pitched seven scoreless innings before being replaced by a relief bowler in the eighth.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to put up a tent or a temporary shelter.

v. to erect or assemble a tent or similar temporary structure.

“We found a flat piece of ground and pitched our tent before it got dark.”

“The hikers decided to pitch camp near the stream, ensuring they had a reliable water source for the night.”

C1 · Advanced Nautical Technical

v. to move up and down, like a ship in rough water or an airplane.

v. to move with a plunging or oscillating motion about a transverse axis, typical of ships or aircraft.

“The small boat began to pitch violently as the storm grew stronger.”

“The aircraft began to pitch and roll as it entered the zone of severe turbulence, causing concern among the passengers.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to aim a story, speech, or product at a particular group of people.

v. to set or adjust the tone, level, or style of a communication for a specific audience.

“The book is pitched at teenagers who enjoy science fiction.”

“The professor pitched her lecture at a level that was accessible to undergraduates while still providing depth for the graduate students present.”