pitched

• Beschreibt etwas, das auf ein bestimmtes Niveau, eine Neigung oder eine Tonhöhe eingestellt ist; wird oft im Zusammenhang mit Klang (hohe oder tiefe Tonlage) oder im Sport (geworfener Ball) verwendet.

Describes something that has been set at a particular level, slope, or tone; often used in contexts of sound (high or low pitch) or in sports (a thrown ball).

1. Set to a certain pitch or keyB2formal

   Describes a sound or voice that is adjusted to a specific musical pitch or tone.

   Bestimmter Tonhöhe

   • The singer's voice was high-pitched and clear.
   • The instrument produced a low-pitched hum.
   • The alarm emitted a high-pitched sound.

   Synonymekeyed

2. Set at a slantB2formal

   Describes a surface or object that is tilted or sloping.

   Geneigt

   • The roof was steeply pitched to allow snow to slide off.
   • The ground was pitched at an angle for drainage.
   • The tent was pitched on a slanted hillside.

   Synonymeangledcantedinclinedleaningobliqueslantedslopingtilted

   Antonymeevenflathorizontallevel

• Verb, das das Werfen oder Schleudern von etwas bezeichnet, das Aufschlagen oder Aufstellen eines Zeltes oder Lagers sowie das überzeugende Präsentieren einer Idee oder eines Produkts.

A verb used to indicate the act of throwing or tossing something, setting up a tent or camp, or presenting an idea or product persuasively.

1. A2formalsport

   To throw a ball to a batter in baseball or softball.

   Werfen eines Balls

   • The pitcher pitched a fastball down the middle.
   • He pitched for the Yankees for ten years.
   • She pitched the ball with incredible accuracy.

   Synonymechuckdeliverflingheavehurllobthrowtoss

2. B1formal

   To set up or erect something, such as a tent or a camp.

   Aufschlagen

   • We pitched our tent near the lake.
   • They pitched camp before sunset.
   • The crew pitched the stage for the concert.

   Synonymeerectput upraiseset up

   Antonymedemolishdismantlerazestriketake down

3. Promote or sellB2informalbusiness

   To try to persuade someone to buy something or accept an idea.

   Verkaufen

   • He pitched his business idea to the investors.
   • She pitched the new product to the marketing team.
   • They pitched a proposal for a joint venture.

   Synonymeadvertisehawkmarketpeddleplugpromotepushselltout

4. B2formal

   To fall or drop suddenly, especially in a downward direction.

   Stürzen

   • The plane pitched violently during the storm.
   • He pitched forward when the bus stopped suddenly.
   • The stock market pitched downward after the news.

   Synonymedescenddivedropfallnosediveplummetplungetumble

   Antonymeascendclimbliftraiserisesoar

Phrasal-Variantenpitch inpitch into