Pitched
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɪt͡ʃt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Pitched is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of pitch.
Meaning
simple past and past participle of pitch.
More Meanings
- Having a slope, whether shallow, steep, or intermediate.
- (not comparable) Having a specified tonal range.
- (not comparable) Covered in pitch.
- (of a battle, fight, etc) Fought at a particular place and time, at which opposing forces anticipate and commit to fighting; (later especially) involving sustained, intense military (or by extension, political, legal etc.) fighting.
Example Sentences
a pitched roof
a pitched battle
a high-pitched scream
The roofs up there are pitched heavier because of the snowfalls.
Synonyms for pitched
Depending on context, synonyms include inclined.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inclined, violent, strong, fierce, ferocious, moved.
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