Word: PITCHING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of PITCHING
- To cover or smear with pitch.
- To darken; to blacken; to obscure.
- To throw.
"He pitched the horseshoe."
- To throw (the ball) toward a batter at home plate.
- To play baseball in the position of pitcher.
"Bob pitches today."
- To produce a note of a given pitch.
- To fix or set the tone of.
- The act of throwing or casting.
"wild pitching in baseball"
- The rough paving of a street to a grade with blocks of stone.
- A facing of stone laid upon a bank to prevent wear by tides or currents.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "pitching" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "pitching" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PITCHING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PITCHING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PITCHING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PITCHING:
- # the pitching effect
- # master of pitching
- # playing with pitching
- # in terms of pitching
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