pitched

/pɪtʃt/
verb
  1. Past tense of pitch: threw or tossed something.
    • He pitched his old hat into the trash can.
    • The farmer pitched hay into the barn with a fork.
    • She pitched the ball to the batter during the game.
  2. Past tense of pitch: set up or erected (a tent, camp, etc.).
    • We pitched our tent near the lake for the night.
    • The scouts pitched camp before sunset.
    • They pitched a canopy in the backyard for the party.
  3. Past tense of pitch: presented or promoted an idea or product.
    • They pitched a TV show idea to the network.
    • She pitched her business plan to the investors yesterday.
    • He pitched the new software to the school board.
  4. Past tense of pitch: fell or plunged forward or downward.
    • He lost his balance and pitched headfirst into the snow.
    • The horse stumbled and pitched its rider onto the ground.
    • The boat pitched violently in the stormy sea.
adjective
  1. Having a slope or angle, as in a roof.
    • The architect designed a pitched ceiling for the attic room.
    • The house has a steeply pitched roof to let snow slide off.
    • They chose a gently pitched hill for the sledding race.
  2. Set at a particular level of sound frequency (high or low).
    • Her voice was high-pitched and easy to hear in the crowd.
    • He spoke in a soft, low-pitched tone to calm the baby.
    • The alarm emitted a low-pitched warning sound.
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