(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.

(idiomatic) Extreme excitement.

The twenty-two yard strip between the two wickets, where the batsman faces the bowler.

an occurrence where spectators at a sports match rush onto the field, especially in celebration or protest.

plural of pitch class

plural of pitching wedge

(baseball) A pitch thrown with an underarm-to-sidearm motion.