Definition of Pit

  • 1. A sizeable hole (usually in the ground) Noun
  • 2. A concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) Noun
  • 3. The hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed Noun
  • 4. (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment Noun
  • 5. An enclosure in which animals are made to fight Noun
  • 6. (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on Noun
  • 7. (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled Noun
  • 8. A trap in the form of a concealed hole Noun
  • 9. A surface excavation for extracting stone or slate Noun
  • 10. Lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers Noun
  • 11. A workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it Noun
  • 12. Set into opposition or rivalry Verb
  • 13. Mark with a scar Verb
  • 14. Remove the pits from Verb

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