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- pronunciation:
- pIch
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noun |
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a thick, black, sticky material made from coal or wood tar. Pitch is used for paving roads and covering roofs to protect them from water.
He bought five gallons of pitch for the new roof.- synonyms:
- asphalt, tar
- similar words:
- resin
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| derivation: |
pitchlike (adj.) |
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