"Pitching" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Pitching is the act of throwing a ball, typically a baseball or softball, towards the strike zone in order to get a batter out in baseball or softball. It is also the act of verbally presenting an idea, project, or product to potential investors, employers, or clients in order to secure support or funding.In a more general sense, pitching can also refer to the act of proposing or suggesting an idea or plan, often in a persuasive or charismatic way.For example: "The pitcher threw a perfect game, striking out every batter in the opposing team." "The entrepreneur pitched her startup idea to a room full of potential investors." "She had a great pitching style that won over the client's team."
Pitch refers to the highness or lowness of a musical note, or a firm, soft heap of earth or clay. It can also mean a gesture, movement, or offer to do something, usually in a sporting context, often with a curve or angle. In addition, a film or production idea, especially one being considered for financing or development.
Pitchblende is a naturally occurring uranium-rich mineral that is a lead uranium dioxide mineral with the formula (UO2)PO4 × nH2O. It is a dark, metallic, sometimes powdery ore, usually black or metallic-glassy in appearance, found in uraninite deposits with other radioactive minerals.
Pitched can have several meanings depending on the context. Here are a few:1. <strong>Angled</strong>: pitched refers to something that is tipped or angled. For example, a pitched roof is one that slopes upwards from the bottom to the top.2. <strong>Scheduled</strong>: pitched can also mean scheduled or planned. For example, a game is typically pitched for a certain time or date.3. <strong>Pitched a tent</strong>: pitched can also refer to the act of setting up a tent, especially a campsite.4. <strong>Pitched (a) tone</strong>: pitched can refer to a particular tone of voice or a musical note. For example, a high-pitched voice is one that sounds very high.It can also have other meanings depending on the context, such as:<em> <strong>Pitched battle</strong>: a fierce and intense battle</em> <strong>Pitched feelings</strong>: strong emotions <strong>Pitched algorithms/deliverable/pitch</strong>: Regarding entrepreneurship.Let me know if you need more clarification on any of these.
A container, typically with a handle and a spout, used for carrying or serving a liquid, especially water, juice, or a beverage.
1. A container with a narrow neck and a wide body, often used for carrying or storing liquids.2. A person who pitches, especially a baseball or other sports player.3. A salesperson who pitches a product or service to potential customers.4. Athletic contest between two teams of nine players, a player throws the ball to the batter's team which hits the ball to run between the two sets of three sticks called wickets or bases.
A long-handled farming tool with a heavy pointed or sharp instrument at the end, used for turning over and aerating the soil or gathering forage.
Pitchforks are a type of agricultural tool used for stabbing or lifting up objects. They typically consist of a long wooden or metal handle with a fork-like structure at the end, which is used to spear and lift heavy loads, such as hay, crops, or other objects. Pitchforks are often associated with farming and rural work, and are sometimes used as a symbolic representation of rural or rebellious culture.
A pitchman is a salesman or a marketing professional who showcases and promotes products or services, often in a persuasive and enthusiastic manner, typically over sales pitches or presentations. The term is often associated with telemarketing or infomercials, but can also refer to sales representatives who give presentations at trade shows or conventions.
Pitchy refers to something that is unpleasant or unappealing, often due to its appearance, sound, or quality. The word can be used to describe something that is too obvious, telling, or heavy-handed, or that lacks subtlety or nuance. Example sentences: The music was pitchy and off-key, making it hard to listen to.
Piteously means in a way that evokes feelings of pity or sympathy, often due to extreme sadness, misfortune, or suffering. It can also mean in a manner that is distressing or unfortunate.
Piteousness refers to the quality of being pitied or deserving of pity. It describes a state or situation that elicits feelings of sympathy, kindness, or compassion for someone or something unfortunate or distressed.
A pitfall is a deep narrow hole or a hidden difficulty that is likely to cause trouble or failure.
The core or essential meaning of something; a central or most important point.Example: "The pith of the manager's speech was about the upcoming project."Synonyms: essence, core, kernel, gist.