Pitching (Noun)
Meaning 1
Abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance); "the pitching and tossing was quite exciting".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The storm caused the ship to experience violent pitching, making it difficult for passengers to stay upright.
- The small boat's pitching motion made it hard for the crew to maintain their balance.
- As the roller coaster crested the top of the hill, it began pitching downward at a steep angle.
- The pitching of the aircraft was so intense that the flight attendants had to hold onto the seats to avoid falling.
- The ferry's pitching motion was quite intense as it navigated through the choppy waters of the harbor.
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Meaning 2
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.