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pitching

n.
US //ˈpɪtʃɪŋ// UK //pˈɪtʃɪŋ// pitch·ing
  1. 1 throwing in sports (n.)
    B1 Intermediate Sport

    the act of throwing a ball to a player, especially in baseball.

    the act of delivering a ball toward a batter or player in sports such as baseball or cricket.

    Example

    His pitching has improved a lot since he started working with the new coach.

    Example

    The scout noted that the young athlete's pitching showed remarkable velocity but lacked the consistent accuracy required for the professional leagues.
  2. 2 vehicle movement (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Science

    the way a ship or plane moves up and down from front to back.

    the longitudinal motion of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle about its lateral axis.

    Example

    The constant pitching of the boat made several passengers feel seasick.

    Example

    The pilot struggled to stabilise the aircraft as the severe turbulence caused violent pitching and rolling during the final approach.

    Usage

    Often paired with 'rolling' to describe the full motion of a vessel.
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  1. 3 selling an idea (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the act of trying to persuade someone to buy something or support an idea.

    the process of making a persuasive presentation or proposal to a potential client or investor.

    Example

    After weeks of pitching to different companies, they finally got a contract.

    Example

    The agency spent the entire month pitching for the new advertising account, hoping their creative strategy would outperform the competition.
  2. 4 stone paving (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Technical Engineering

    a layer of stones used to protect a bank or pave a road.

    a facing of stone or blocks laid on a bank or road surface to prevent erosion or provide a durable grade.

    Example

    The engineers used stone pitching to stop the river bank from washing away.

    Example

    The specification required heavy stone pitching along the embankment to protect the structural integrity of the bridge against tidal currents.

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