pitch
11
7.6
- noun
- /pɪtʃ/
- Specialized
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cabeceo
- By the 1920s, however, the controllable pitch propeller was developed, which greatly increased the propeller's efficiency during a flight cycle.
- pitch and roll
- pitch angle
The shake table also does roll, pitch and Yaw.
- The shake table also does roll, pitch and Yaw.
Examples
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A particularly heavy sea made the boat roll and pitch at the same time, and another came, and another.
Fiction book (1991) -
The shake table also does roll, pitch and Yaw.
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"Should the pitch control fail in a high wind situation, the turbine might damage or even destroy itself."
Academic text (2009) -
Thus, the pitch actuator can be smaller and of lighter weight.
Academic text (2009) -
Tilt sensors were used for measuring door pitch and roll angles.
Academic text (1998) -
In either case, changing the pitch angle can optimize the turbomachine's efficiency.
Academic text (2009) -
As the storm hit, the ship's pitch made it difficult for the crew to maintain their balance.
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Pilots must manage the pitch of the aircraft to ensure a smooth flight, especially during turbulence.
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During the voyage, the captain noted how the pitch of the vessel increased with the rough seas.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Jargon
5
6.3
In baseball, a pitch the catcher cannot catch that lets a base runner advance
- Jargon
1
8.6
A ball thrown close to the batter to make them move away from home plate or feel scared
- Specialized
1
6.6
A small device that plays a musical note to help singers or musicians find the right starting note
- Specialized
1
9.9
A rare ability to name or sing a musical note without any other note to compare
- Specialized
1
5.8
A large pine tree from eastern North America that people use for its wood and sticky sap
- Specialized
A standard note that instruments tune to, usually the A above middle C at 440 Hz
- Archaic
A card game where the first card played decides which suit wins over others
- Specialized
A thick dark sticky substance like tar that comes from oil or from the ground and is used for waterproofing
- Specialized
A standard note for tuning instruments where the A above middle C is 440
A large pine tree from eastern North America with three needles in each cluster and thick, rough bark
- Specialized
A standard musical note used to tune instruments, usually the A above middle C at 440 hertz
- Jargon
To throw the ball outside the strike zone to stop a runner from stealing a base
- Specialized
A part of a plane with blades you can angle to work better at different speeds
How Rough
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pitch as the up-and-down motion of a ship is the noun form of the verb pitch, so it names that sudden forward and backward movement you feel at sea.