pitched battle

Definition of Pitched Battle in English :

1. pitched battle

a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Pitched Battle

noun

1.

a battle ensuing from the deliberate choice of time and place, engaging all the planned resources

2.

any fierce encounter, esp one with large numbers

1.

a battle in which placement of troops and the line of combat are relatively fixed before the action

2.

a closely fought battle of great intensity

n.

1. An intense battle fought in close contact by troops arranged in a predetermined formation.

2. A fiercely waged battle or struggle between opposing forces.