To pitch, missile, withdrawal - Three words definitions for July the 8th, 2008

Displayed below are three words definitions of the verb "to pitch", the noun "missile", and the noun "withdrawal", for July the 8th, 2008.

I. To pitch

To pitch is a transitive verb meaning to throw, usually with careful aim or to discard by throwing.

We found this verb used in an Associated Press article about US Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama, titled: McCain, Obama pitch economic plans to Hispanics (link).

II. Missile

A missile is an object capable of being projected or hurled, usually with the intent of striking some distant object. More particularly, a missile is normally a self-propelled weapon once it leaves its launching device.

We found this noun used in a CNN article about US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, titled: US signs missile defense deal with Czech Republic (link).

III. Withdrawal

A withdrawal is the act of moving back of a military force in the face of enemy attack or after a defeat, synonum with: fallback, pullback, pullout, retirement, retreat.

We found this noun used in a CNN article about an Iraqi government spokesman, titled: Iraq wants US withdrawal deadline (link).

Published on July 8, 2008.

This article has been included in the dictionary Metsocial Category.

This article has been included in the dictionary Metsocial Category.

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