pit
noun
1. a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
- they dug a pit to bury the body
Similar word(s): cavity
Definition categories: object, hole, hollow
2. a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
Similar word(s): fossa
Definition categories: shape, cavity, cavum, concavity, incurvation, incurvature
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
Similar word(s): endocarp, stone
Definition categories: plant, pericarp
4. (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment
- a demon from the depths of the pit
Similar word(s): hell, inferno, perdition
Definition categories: thought
5. an enclosure in which animals are made to fight
Definition categories: man–made, enclosure
6. (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on
Definition categories: man–made, area
7. (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled
Definition categories: man–made, area
8. a trap in the form of a concealed hole
Similar word(s): pitfall
Definition categories: man–made, trap
9. a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
- a British term for `quarry' is `stone pit'
Similar word(s): quarry
Definition categories: man–made, excavation
10. lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers
Definition categories: man–made, area
11. a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it
Similar word(s): colliery
Definition categories: man–made, work, workplace
Sentences with pit as a noun:
- His circus job was the pits, but at least he was in show business.
- I felt pain in the pit of my stomach.
verb
1. set into opposition or rivalry
- pit a chess player against the Russian champion
Similar word(s): match, oppose
Definition categories: competition, confront, face
2. mark with a scar
Similar word(s): mark, pock, scar
Definition categories: contact, blemish, deface, disfigure
3. remove the pits from
- pit plums and cherries
Similar word(s): stone
Definition categories: change, remove, take, withdraw
Sentences with pit as a verb:
- Exposure to acid rain pitted the metal.
- Are you ready to pit your wits against one of the world's greatest puzzles?
- One must pit a peach to make it ready for a pie.