What does pitching mean?
Pitching means present participle and gerund of pitch.
Pitching
/ˈpɪt͡ʃ.ɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of pitch.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of pitch
- The act of throwing or casting.
- The rough paving of a street to a grade with blocks of stone.
- (engineering) A facing of stone laid upon a bank to prevent wear by tides or currents.
Example Sentences
As the pilot fought the hijackers for control the aeroplane was pitching wildly.
wild pitching in baseball
All this testifies to that yearning for green fields and rural sports which a life amidst bricks, pavements and pitching-stones
Synonyms for pitching
Antonyms for pitching
Related Words
Word Forms
- pitchings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pitching?
Common synonyms include lurch, pitch.
What is the opposite of pitching?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pitching in a sentence?
As the pilot fought the hijackers for control the aeroplane was pitching wildly.
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