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comparative higher-pitched, superlative highest-pitched
Of a sound, having a high pitch. quotations examples
She knew some Dutch and spoke a high-pitched stressless English.
1958, Anthony Burgess, The Enemy in the Blanket (The Malayan Trilogy), published 1972, page 256
(dated) Haughty. examples
Placed higher than was usual. (of a steam locomotive boiler) quotations examples
The 2-6-2s have very high-pitched boilers in order that the grate shall clear the radial axle and also the trailing coupled wheels.
1960 September, P. Ransome-Wallis, “Modern motive power of the German Federal Railway: Part One”, in Trains Illustrated, page 553