pitch inspection in British English
(pɪtʃ ɪnˈspɛkʃən)
noun
sport, British
in inclement weather, a pre-match inspection of the playing surface in order to determine whether it is in good enough condition for the match to go ahead
We have arranged a pitch inspection by a referee for 9am on Wednesday morning.
Rugby Park was subject to a pitch inspection as torrential rain battered down onan already slimy surface.
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