English Explanatory Dictionary

pitched battle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A battle which opposing forces anticipate and commit to fighting; a sustained, intense and confrontational fight.
  2. An intense, rancorous argument or confrontation.

Pronunciation

En-au-pitched battle.ogg

Word forms

pitched battle pitched battles

Etymology

From pitched (“prepared”) + battle.

Synonyms

set-piece battle blow-up brouhaha shouting match
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