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pitchpole

verb pitch·pole \ ˈpich-ˌpōl \

Definition of pitchpole

intransitive verb
: to turn end over end
  • the catamaran pitchpoled
transitive verb
: to cause to turn end over end

Origin and Etymology of pitchpole

pitchpole somersault, from 3pitch + pole, poll head

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