ENGLISH PITCH, s. bituminous residue derived from the distillation of hydrocarbons or produced by some conifers 2 . Any of several bituminous substances. 3 . Verb intr . Cover or smear with tar 4 . Verb trans . Erect or place firmly in place: pitch a tent 5 . THROW with a specific objective or towards a specific point pitch there are into a wagon 6 present insistently with high pressure, promote 7 : cause it to be at a certain level, position or angle a test pitched at the 5th grade reading level 8 : fix on a musical key