pitched battle
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pitched battle

noun

Definition of PITCHED BATTLE

: an intensely fought battle in which the opposing forces are locked in close combat

Examples of PITCHED BATTLE

  1. She has been in a pitched battle with her ex-husband over custody of their children.

First Known Use of PITCHED BATTLE

1596

Rhymes with PITCHED BATTLE

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