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to throw something with a specific motion
to undergo a forward and backward motion, causing the front of a moving ship, aircraft, or vehicle to move up and down
to fall or plunge forward abruptly, often involuntarily or unexpectedly
to adjust, set, or cause something to be at a specific level or of a particular quality
to lead a suit during a trick-taking game, thereby establishing that suit as the trump suit for that trick
to set up, arrange, or fix something in a particular position or location
(in golf) to make a short, high-arching shot, typically played from closer distances to the hole
to deliver a baseball to the batter from the pitcher's mound with the intention of starting a play or attempting to strike out the batter
to tilt or slope in a particular direction
to actively promote or advertise a product, service, event, or idea
(in baseball) the action of throwing a ball by a pitcher toward the batter
What is a "pitch"?
A pitch in baseball or softball is when the pitcher throws the ball to the batter, trying to get them out or make them miss. The pitcher stands on the mound and delivers the ball toward home plate, aiming to either get the batter to swing and miss or to have the ball land in a spot called the strike zone, where it is difficult to hit. The batter then decides whether to swing at the pitch. Pitches can vary in speed, movement, and style, and how the batter reacts determines the outcome of the play.
a flat ground prepared and marked for playing particular sports, such as soccer
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the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it
What is "pitch"?
Pitch refers to the degree of highness or lowness of a sound, which is determined by the frequency of the sound waves that produce it. Higher frequencies result in higher pitches, while lower frequencies produce lower pitches. For example, a whistle has a high pitch due to its rapid vibrations, whereas a bass drum produces a low pitch because of slower vibrations. Pitch plays a crucial role in music and language, as it helps convey meaning, emotion, and musical notes, contributing to the overall experience of sound.
the angle or slope of a surface relative to a horizontal plane
a presentation or argument intended to persuade or promote a product, idea, or service
a place where a vendor or salesperson sets up to sell goods, especially on a street or sidewalk
the act or manner of throwing an object
a high approach shot in golf, usually played to reach the green from a short distance
sudden or repeated up-and-down motion, such as that of a ship or other conveyance
any of several dark, tar-like substances obtained as residues from distillation or natural sources
a trick-taking card game played with a standard deck of cards, where players bid on the number of tricks they will win and aim to achieve their bids by capturing high-value cards and specific combinations of cards during each round
What is "Pitch"?
Pitch is a trick-taking card game typically played by two to four players, often in teams of two. The game is played with a standard 52-card deck, and the goal is to score points by winning tricks and making certain card combinations. The game begins with a bidding phase where players decide how many points they think their team can win, with the highest bidder determining the trump suit. Players take turns playing one card at a time, with the highest card in the trump suit or leading suit winning the trick. Points can be earned for winning specific cards, such as the highest card in the trump suit or a Jack, and additional points can be earned through certain combinations.
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