pitching

American  

[pich-ing] / ˈpɪtʃ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of revetting or paving with small stones.

2. stones so used.

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Etymology

Origin of pitching

First recorded in 1685–95; pitch ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

UCLA’s relief pitching continues to be a major strength.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Both teams have shown they have the pitching to advance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The protagonists of those shows and raunchier offshoots like “Bachelor in Paradise” often found their social followings shooting up into the millions, jump-starting careers or side hustles pitching vitamin gummies or meal kits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“It’s a really well-performing pitch,” Miami Marlins pitching coach Daniel Moskos said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

I was hot and sweaty, and the earpieces of my glasses were cutting deeply into the flesh above my ears as a result of the head movements that went with my pitching.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

Related Words

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