pitching

American  

[pich-ing] / ˈpɪtʃ ɪŋ /

noun

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

2. stones so used.

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Etymology

Origin of pitching

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

Example Sentences

Bankers say their teams have been busy in recent weeks pitching companies to be a lead adviser on their IPOs next year, marking a pickup in activity.

From The Wall Street Journal

About a month after her commencement speech, she was pitching a Harker student for a check.

From The Wall Street Journal

When the Dodgers are on the field, Shohei Ohtani dominates the headlines with his base running, his slugging and his pitching.

From Los Angeles Times

The theory is that they do not mesh with Hamilton's style of late braking and pitching the car into the corner.

From BBC

If there’s any team that has the ammunition to pull it off, however, it’s the Dodgers, with their ample pitching depth and top-ranked farm system.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• casting