pitching pitching /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/

noun

1. () (baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team  ( pitching )
   (baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
     The pitcher threw a perfect strike during the baseball game.
   The pitcher threw a perfect strike during the baseball game.
   
2. () Abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)  ( lurch , pitch , pitching )
   abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)
    The pitching and tossing was quite exciting
   the pitching and tossing was quite exciting