pitched battle vs battle

battle vs pitched battle

pitched battle and battle both are nouns.

pitched battle is not a verb while battle is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pitched battle	Yes	No	No	No
battle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, battle is a hypernym of pitched battle; that is, battle is a word with a broader meaning than pitched battle:

pitched battle: a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
battle: a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

Other hypernyms of pitched battle include conflict, engagement, fight.

pitched battle (noun)	battle (noun)
a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place	a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
	an energetic attempt to achieve something
	an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

pitched battle (verb)	battle (verb)
	battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

Difference between pitched battle and battle

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