All Definitions for Pitch
Below are all the dictionary definitions of pitch:
1A sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees
2Sap.
3A dark, extremely viscous material still remaining after distilling crude oil and tar.
4Pitchstone.
5To cover or smear with pitch.
6To darken
7To blacken
8To obscure.
9Very dark black
10Pitch-black.
11Intense, deep, dark.
12A throw
13A toss
14A cast, as of something from the hand.
15The act of pitching a baseball.
16The field on which cricket, soccer, rugby, gridiron or field hockey is played. (In cricket, the pitch is in the centre of the field
17See cricket pitch.) (Not often used in the US or Canada, where "field" is the preferred word.)
18A short, high, lofty shot that lands with backspin.
19An effort to sell or promote something.
20The distance between evenly spaced objects, e.g. the teeth of a saw or gear, the turns of a screw thread, the centres of holes, or letters in a monospace font.
21The angle at which an object sits.
22The rotation angle about the transverse axis.
23The degree to which a vehicle, especially a ship or aircraft, rotates on such an axis, tilting its bow or nose up or down.
24A measure of the angle of attack of a propeller.
25An area in a market (or similar) allocated to a particular trader.
26The place where a busker performs, a prostitute solicits clients, or an illegal gambling game etc. is set up before the public.
27An area on a campsite intended for occupation by a single tent, caravan or similar.
28A level or degree, or (by extension), a peak or highest degree.
29A point or peak
30The extreme point of elevation or depression.
31The most thrust-out point of a headland or cape.
32The height a bird reaches in flight, especially a bird of prey preparing to swoop down on its prey.
33A person's or animal's height.
34Prominence
35Importance.
36A section of a climb or rock face
37Specifically, the climbing distance between belays or stances.
38A vertical cave passage, only negotiable by using rope or ladders.
39That point of the ground on which the ball pitches or lights when bowled.
40A descent
41A fall
42A thrusting down.
43The point where a declivity begins
44Hence, the declivity itself
45A descending slope
46The degree or rate of descent or slope
47Slant.
48The limit of ground set to a miner who receives a share of the ore taken out.
49To throw.
50To throw (the ball) toward a batter at home plate.
51To play baseball in the position of pitcher.
52To throw away
53Discard.
54To promote, advertise, or attempt to sell.
55To deliver in a certain tone or style, or with a certain audience in mind.
56To assemble or erect (a tent). Also used figuratively.
57To fix or place a tent or temporary habitation
58To encamp.
59To move so that the front of an aircraft or boat goes alternately up and down.
60To set at an angle, especially a downwards one
61To cause to tilt.
62To play a short, high, lofty shot that lands with backspin.
63To bounce on the playing surface.
64To settle and build up, without melting.
65To fix one's choice.
66To plunge or fall
67Especially, to fall forward
68To decline or slope.
69To set, face, or pave (an embankment or roadway) with rubble or undressed stones.
70To set or fix (a price or value).
71To discard (a card) for some gain.
72To attack, or position or assemble for attack.
73To add yeast as a step while making beer
74The perceived frequency of a sound, note or electromagnetic wave.
75The standard to which a group of musical instruments are tuned or in which a piece is performed, usually by reference to the frequency to which the musical note A above middle C is tuned.
76In an a cappella group, the singer responsible for singing a note for the other members to tune themselves by.
77To produce a note of a given pitch.
78To fix or set the tone of.
79The field of battle.
80Collectively, the outermost points of some part of the body, especially the shoulders or hips.
81To alight
82To settle
83To come to rest from flight.
About rhymes for pitch
Finding the right rhyme for pitch helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "A sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees", pitch has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Rich is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Hitch works well in formal or poetic contexts. Bewitch is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for pitch, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.