Definitions

1. noun

A position or angle at which something is aimed or directed; the steepness of a slope.

“The baseball pitcher had to adjust his pitch to get the ball to the catcher.”

2. noun

A quantity of something, especially a musical composition, to be performed or recorded.

“The band’s set list included several new pitches, which the audience loved.”

3. verb

To throw or propel something, especially a ball, at a certain angle or speed.

“She pitched the ball to her friend in the backyard.”

4. verb

To offer or propose something for consideration, especially a business idea or project.

“The entrepreneur pitched his startup idea to the investors.”

5. noun

The quality or state of being smooth and even, especially in texture or surface.

“The new paint job gave the wall a high pitch, making it easy to clean.”

6. noun

A musical composition, especially one for singing.

“The choir performed the new pitch at the church service.”

7. noun

A substance or mixture that is used to waterproof or protect something.

“The sealant provided a good pitch to protect the roof from the elements.”

8. noun

A small stream or channel of water.

“The hikers followed the pitch downstream to find the source of the river.”

9. verb

To decorate or cover something with a layer of material, especially pitch.

“The artist pitched the canvas with a layer of paint.”

10. noun

A measure of a musical composition, especially its height or range.

“The singer’s voice was not suited for the high pitch of the song.”