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pitch forward

[/pɪtʃ ˈfɔrwərd/]
verb
cair para frente; inclinar-se para frente
1. to fall or lurch abruptly in a forward direction
The ship pitched forward as it hit the rough waves.
O navio caiu para frente quando bateu nas ondas agitadas.
2. to tilt or lean the body or head forward suddenly
He pitched forward when the car braked suddenly.
Ele se inclinou para frente quando o carro freou de repente.
3. in baseball, to throw the ball to the batter
The pitcher will pitch forward the fastball.
O arremessador vai lançar a bola rápida para frente.
Synonyms
fall forwardlurch forwardlean forwardtumble forwardtopple forward
Antonyms
pitch backwardlean backfall backrecline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cair para frente; se inclinar para frente
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
cair para frente; desabar para frente
may use 'desabar' for more dramatic falling
Rio de Janeiro
cair pra frente; se jogar para frente
informal colloquial usage
Portugal
cair para a frente; inclinar-se para a frente
uses 'a frente' instead of just 'frente'

Related Idioms & Phrases

pitch and yaw (maritime term for forward and sideways movement)
pitch forward into the fray (to rush into action)
lose one's pitch (to lose balance)
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