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pitched battle
noun
: a major battle that is fought by large groups of soldiers
: a long argument or fight between people who have become very angry or emotional
Full Definition of PITCHED BATTLE
: an intensely fought battle in which the opposing forces are locked in close combat
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First Known Use of PITCHED BATTLE
1596
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