in there pitching: adj AmE infml They were in there pitching and there wasn't a minute to come up for air — Им приходилось так вкалывать, что некогда было передохнуть I'm on the go night and day, and I'
The ships were described as good sea-boats, but were prone to heavy pitching. Корабли отличались хорошей мореходностью, но были склонны к тяжелой качке.