high-pitched

(phonology) Any of a variety of restricted tone systems that use variations in pitch to give prominence to a syllable or mora within a word. The placement of this tone or the way it is realized can give different meanings to otherwise similar words.

An amateur sport derived from golf, but on a smaller scale.

Talk or demonstrations intended to persuade a consumer to make a purchase, especially when vigorously delivered or exaggerated.

(music) A device much like a harmonica, used to supply a sought pitch.

(golf) An indentation caused by a golf ball hitting the ground in golf.

(military) A battle which opposing forces anticipate and commit to fighting; a sustained, intense fight. / (idiomatic, by extension) An intense, rancorous argument or confrontation.

Alternative spelling of hit-by-pitch

(baseball) An official scoring play in which a batter is hit by a pitched ball, and is awarded first base as a result. The batter is referred to as a hit batsman.

(slang) To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.