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Asphaltum :: Asphaltum (n.) Mineral pitch, Jews' pitch, or compact native bitumen. It is brittle, of a black or brown color and high luster on a surface of fracture; it melts and burns when heated, leaving no residue. It occurs on the surface and shores of the Dead Sea, which is therefore called Asphaltites, or the Asphaltic Lake. It is found also in many parts of Asia, Europe, and America. See Bitumen..

Minor :: Minor (a.) Less by a semitone in interval or difference of pitch; as, a minor third..

Underpight :: Underpight () imp. of Underpitch.

Accentuation :: Accentuation (n.) pitch or modulation of the voice in reciting portions of the liturgy.

Flatten :: Flatten (a.) To lower the pitch of; to cause to sound less sharp; to let fall from the pitch.

Roll :: Roll (v.) The oscillating movement of a vessel from side to side, in sea way, as distinguished from the alternate rise and fall of bow and stern called pitching..

Link :: Link (n.) A torch made of tow and pitch, or the like..

Pitchstone :: Pitchstone (n.) An igneous rock of semiglassy nature, having a luster like pitch..

Flatness :: Flatness (n.) Depression of tone; the state of being below the true pitch; -- opposed to sharpness or acuteness.

Calk :: Calk (v. t.) To drive tarred oakum into the seams between the planks of (a ship, boat, etc.), to prevent leaking. The calking is completed by smearing the seams with melted pitch..

Pitch-ore :: Pitch-ore (n.) Pitchblende.

Flat :: Flat (superl.) Below the true pitch; hence, as applied to intervals, minor, or lower by a half step; as, a flat seventh; A flat..

Pitch-dark :: Pitch-dark (a.) Dark as a pitch; pitch-black.

Jack :: Jack (n.) A pitcher or can of waxed leather; -- called also black jack.

Underhand :: Underhand (a.) Done, as pitching, with the hand lower than the shoulder, or, as bowling, with the hand lower than elbow..

Crook :: Crook (n.) A small tube, usually curved, applied to a trumpet, horn, etc., to change its pitch or key..

Pitch :: Pitch (n.) Fig.: To darken; to blacken; to obscure.

Rise :: Rise (v.) To become louder, or higher in pitch, as the voice..

Culmination :: Culmination (n.) Attainment or arrival at the highest pitch of glory, power, etc..

Seasickness :: Seasickness (n.) The peculiar sickness, characterized by nausea and prostration, which is caused by the pitching or rolling of a vessel..

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