pitching

Meanings

• The act of throwing or propelling a ball or other object, typically with the aim of striking or pitching to a target.

  - "He pitched the ball over the plate."
  - "She pitched the tent in the forest."
  - "The catcher signaled for the pitcher to throw a curveball."
  - "The pitcher released the ball and it soared through the air, eventually landing in the glove of the first baseman."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pitching
hitching , stitching,itching , ditching. , hitting , splitting , spitting , fitting , biting.

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. pitching (en) : The act of throwing or propelling a ball or other object with the aim of striking or pitching to a target.
   

2. pitching (en-US) : A presentation or sales pitch.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of pitching that leads to same result
pitch , pitched , pitches , pitching , pitch into , pitched into , pitches into , pitching into , pitching wedge , pitch in , pitched in , pitches in , pitching in , pitch out , pitched out , pitches out , pitching out , pitchout , pitchouts , pitch up , pitched up , pitches up , pitching up

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'pitching' is derived from the Old English word 'picgan', which meant 'to make, do, or perform'. Over time, the word 'picgan' evolved to mean 'to throw or propel', eventually leading to the modern English word 'pitching'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pitching' originally comes from the Old English word 'picgan', which means 'to make, do, or perform'. Over time, the word 'picgan' evolved to mean 'to throw or propel', eventually leading to the modern English word 'pitching'.

2. In baseball, the pitcher is responsible for delivering the ball to the batter in a manner that allows the defensive team to attempt to prevent the batter from making contact with the ball and advancing around the bases.

3. In cricket, the pitcher, also known as the bowler, is responsible for delivering the ball to the batsman in a manner that allows the fielding team to attempt to prevent the batsman from making contact with the ball and advancing around the wicket.

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How to Memorize "pitching"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the definition of pitching, visualize yourself standing on a baseball field, with a baseball in your hand. Imagine yourself throwing the ball towards a target, such as a catcher's mitt or a strike zone on a home plate. As you visualize yourself performing the act of pitching, imagine the ball soaring through the air towards the target, and feel a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment as you successfully pitch the ball to the target.

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