Definition of pitch

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Pitch (n.) The distance from center to center of any two adjacent teeth of gearing, measured on the pitch line; -- called also circular pitch..

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Crook :: Crook (n.) A small tube, usually curved, applied to a trumpet, horn, etc., to change its pitch or key..
Uraninite :: Uraninite (n.) A mineral consisting chiefly of uranium oxide with some lead, thorium, etc., occurring in black octahedrons, also in masses with a pitchlike luster; pitchblende..
Underpight :: Underpight () imp. of Underpitch.
Pitch :: Pitch (n.) The length, measured along the axis, of a complete turn of the thread of a screw, or of the helical lines of the blades of a screw propeller..
Diapason :: Diapason (n.) A standard of pitch; a tuning fork; as, the French normal diapason..
Sharp :: Sharp (superl.) High in pitch; acute; as, a sharp note or tone..
Calk :: Calk (v. t.) To drive tarred oakum into the seams between the planks of (a ship, boat, etc.), to prevent leaking. The calking is completed by smearing the seams with melted pitch..
Bitumen :: Bitumen (n.) Mineral pitch; a black, tarry substance, burning with a bright flame; Jew's pitch. It occurs as an abundant natural product in many places, as on the shores of the Dead and Caspian Seas. It is used in cements, in the construction of pavements, etc. See Asphalt..
Pitching :: Pitching (n.) A facing of stone laid upon a bank to prevent wear by tides or currents.
Delivery :: Delivery (n.) The act or manner of delivering a ball; as, the pitcher has a swift delivery..
Pitchy :: Pitchy (a.) Partaking of the qualities of pitch; resembling pitch.
Mouth :: Mouth (n.) The opening of a vessel by which it is filled or emptied, charged or discharged; as, the mouth of a jar or pitcher; the mouth of the lacteal vessels, etc..
Pitch-dark :: Pitch-dark (a.) Dark as a pitch; pitch-black.
Pitcher :: Pitcher (n.) A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar with a large ear or handle..
Chivy :: Chivy (v. t.) To goad, drive, hunt, throw, or pitch..
Flank :: Flank (n.) That part of the acting surface of a gear wheel tooth that lies within the pitch line.
Send :: Send (v. i.) To pitch; as, the ship sends forward so violently as to endanger her masts..
Water Pitcher :: Water pitcher () A pitcher for water.
Quoit :: Quoit (v. t.) To throw; to pitch.
Minor :: Minor (a.) Less by a semitone in interval or difference of pitch; as, a minor third..
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