pitching

[pich-ing]

noun

1. the act of revetting or paving with small stones.

2. stones so used.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pitching¹

First recorded in 1685–95; pitch ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

By the end, it was almost easy to forget about the starting pitching performances that shaped such a quintessential, low-scoring, nerve-wracking October dog fight.

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“Work is a good in itself,” she said Wednesday in pitching her welfare-reform plan.

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On the rare occasions I catch a game on TV, nearly all of the action consists of strikeouts, home runs, pitching changes and hoopla.

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He rewarded that faith by delivering what can reasonably be described as one of the greatest pitching performances in recent postseason history.

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“One real strength of this roster,” Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said, “is our starting pitching.”

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Related Words

• casting