pitch synonyms

pitch

n.

  1. Slope

    slant, incline, angle; see grade 1, inclination 5.

  2. A throw

    toss, fling, hurl, heave, cast, pitched ball, ball, strike, delivery, offering*, the old apple*.

  3. Musical frequency

    frequency of vibration, rate of vibration, tone; see sound 2.

    Standards of pitch include: concert, classic, high, low, international, French, Stuttgart, philharmonic, philosophical.

  4. A viscous liquid

    resin, gum resin, rosin; see gum, tar 1.

make a pitch for*

urge, promote, aid; see support 2.

pitch

v.

  1. To throw

    hurl, fling, toss; see throw 1.

  2. To fall forward

    plunge, flop, vault; see dive, fall 1.

  3. To slope abruptly

    rise, fall, ascend; see bend 2, lean 1, tilt 1. See syn. study at throw.

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