pitching

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun Sports

n. the act of throwing a ball to a batter in a game like baseball.

n. the act or technique of delivering a ball to a batter.

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

“The scout noted that the young athlete's pitching showed remarkable consistency and speed, making him a top candidate for the professional league.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Engineering Technical

n. the way a ship or plane moves up and down at the front and back.

n. the rocking motion of a vessel or aircraft about its lateral axis, causing the bow or nose to rise and fall.

“The heavy waves caused constant pitching, making several passengers feel seasick.”

“The pilot adjusted the flight controls to compensate for the severe pitching caused by the unexpected atmospheric turbulence.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Engineering Technical

n. a layer of stones put on a bank to stop water from wearing it away.

n. a facing of stone or similar material laid upon a bank or slope to prevent erosion by tides, currents, or weather.

“The engineers used stone pitching to protect the riverbank from the spring floods.”

“The contract specified that the embankment requires heavy stone pitching to withstand the high-velocity currents during the monsoon season.”