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Pitching

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Narrower term 4

Careen 76% connected

To cause (a vessel) to lean over so that she floats on one side, leaving the other side out of water and accessible for repairs below the water line;…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Rock 76% connected

See Roc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sway 76% connected

To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield; as, to sway the scepter.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Tilt 76% connected

A covering overhead; especially, a tent.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Broader term 5

Motility 76% connected

Capability of motion; contractility.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Motion 76% connected

The act, process, or state of changing place or position; movement; the passing of a body from one place or position to another, whether voluntary or…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Move 76% connected

To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Movement 76% connected

The act of moving; change of place or posture; transference, by any means, from one situation to another; natural or appropriate motion; progress; ad…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Playing 76% connected

of Play

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 2

Pitch 74% connected

A thick, black, lustrous, and sticky substance obtained by boiling down tar. It is used in calking the seams of ships; also in coating rope, canvas,…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Pitch 74% connected

A thick, black, lustrous, and sticky substance obtained by boiling down tar. It is used in calking the seams of ships; also in coating rope, canvas,…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 2

Lurch 92% connected

To swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Pitch 92% connected

A thick, black, lustrous, and sticky substance obtained by boiling down tar. It is used in calking the seams of ships; also in coating rope, canvas,…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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