1. Balancer.
2. Osciller.
ETYM Old Eng. picchen; akin to Eng. pick, pike.
1. To erect and fix firmly in place, especially at an angle.
2. To erect and fasten; SYN. set up.
3. To throw, especially in certain sports (e.g. baseball).
4. To set to a certain pitch, as of an instrument or one's voice.
5. To cause to be at a particular level.
6. (Nautical) To have the bow rise and fall sharply because of rough seas.