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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.

Synonyms

  • Pitch
  • Lurch

Hypernyms

  • Movement
  • Motion
  • Motility

Hyponyms

  • Careen
  • Rock
  • Tilt

Related Words

  • Pitch (verb)

Meaning 2

(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

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