Definition of pitchpole
intransitive verb
: to turn end over end the catamaran pitchpoled
transitive verb
: to cause to turn end over end
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Origin and Etymology of pitchpole
pitchpole somersault, from 3pitch + pole, poll head
First Known Use: 1682
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