pitch, v. [cast], hurl, toss, [throw], fling, heave, chuck; [plunge]; [decline], [slope], [slant].
pitcher, n. [jug], ewer, [jar], toby, aiguière.
pitcher-shaped, a. urceolate.
pitch into. (Slang) [attack], [assault], [assail].
piteous, a. compassionate, [merciful]; [mournful], [plaintive], [doleful].
pitfall, n. [snare], [trap], [pit].
pith, n. [marrow]; [gist], [heart], essence, substance.
pithy, a. [sententious], laconic.
pitiable, a. [sad], [piteous], [lamentable], deplorable.
pitiful, a. tender-hearted, compassionate, [merciful], [lenient], [ruthful], clement; [lamentable], [piteous], [sad], [sorrowful]; [despicable], [contemptible], [abject], [mean].