Definition

Relating to the action of rotating or tilting, especially in the context of vehicles like aircraft or ships.

Example

The pitching motion of the airplane made some passengers feel uneasy during the flight.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that plane doing those crazy maneuvers in the sky?

Yeah, it looked like it was pitching back and forth so smoothly!

I wonder how the pilots manage that without losing control.

It must take a lot of practice to handle that kind of pitching.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To throw something, especially a ball, with a particular force or direction.

Example

He is pitching the baseball to his teammate.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you were pitching your idea to the team today.

Yeah, I was really nervous about it.

How did it go after pitching to them?

Root Explanation

Pitching → The word 'pitching' originates from the verb 'pitch', which comes from Old English 'piccan', meaning to throw or to toss. The suffix '-ing' indicates the action or process of the verb. Therefore, 'pitching' refers to the action of throwing or tossing something.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for throwing ('piccan') to remember that 'pitching' means the action of throwing something.

Visually Confused Words