pitched a tent
Set up shelter
To pitch a tent is to set one up—driving stakes, raising poles, securing guy lines.
The phrase extends to any temporary establishment: We pitched a tent in the backyard for the kids.
In slang, pitching a tent refers to a visible erection pushing against clothing, creating a tent-like shape.
- groundsheetTent's protective base layer
- guylineTent-anchoring cord
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- stakeSharpened post or share
- outdoorsIn open air
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