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-pitched — pitched, combining form. 1. having a pitch: »A high pitched voice = a voice having a high pitch. 2. having a pitch or slope: »A single pitched roof = a roof having a single pitch … Useful english dictionary
pitched — [pıtʃt] adj a pitched roof is sloping rather than flat … Dictionary of contemporary English
pitched — [ pıtʃt ] adjective a pitched roof slopes, instead of being flat … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
pitched — [[t]pɪ̱tʃt[/t]] ADJ GRADED A pitched roof is one that slopes as opposed to one that is flat. → See also , low pitched ...a rather quaint lodge with a steeply pitched roof. Syn: slanting … English dictionary
Pitched — Pitch Pitch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Pitched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Pitching}.] [See {Pitch}, n.] 1. To cover over or smear with pitch. Gen. vi. 14. [1913 Webster] 2. Fig.: To darken; to blacken; to obscure. [1913 Webster] The welkin pitched with sullen … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pitched — adjective a) Having a slope. a pitched roof b) Having a specified tonal range. a high pitched scream … Wiktionary
pitched — adjective 1. (of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form (Freq. 2) high pitched • Participle of verb: ↑pitch 2. set at a slant a pitched rather than a flat roof • Similar to: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
pitched — adjective a roof that is pitched is sloping rather than flat … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
pitched — UK [pɪtʃt] / US adjective a pitched roof slopes, instead of being flat … English dictionary
pitched battle — n 1.) a big battle between armies or large groups of people ▪ a pitched battle between the rival groups 2.) an angry and usually long argument ▪ She wanted to avoid another pitched battle with her son. →↑skirmish … Dictionary of contemporary English
