Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pitched-battle
noun
/pɪtʃt ˈbætl/
Definition
A pitched battle is a decisive confrontation between opposing forces that takes place in a specific area, often involving a large number of participants.
Examples
- The two armies met in a pitched battle on the plains.
- Historical accounts describe the pitched battle with detailed strategies from both sides.
- After months of skirmishes, they finally agreed to a pitched battle to settle the conflict.
Meaning
The term refers to a planned and fought engagement between armies or groups, where both sides are fully prepared and seek to achieve victory through direct confrontation.
Synonyms
- decisive battle
- full-scale battle
- confrontation
