pit

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Definition und Bedeutung von „pit“ im Englischen

Pit

SUBSTANTIV

Kern, Stein

a small, hard seed or stone found inside certain fruits, such as peaches and cherries

Grammatische Informationen

Belebtheitsstatus

unbelebt

morphologische Zusammensetzung

einfach

zählbar

Pluralform

pits

Beispiele

He enjoyed cracking open the pits of the apricot and extracting the tasty kernel inside.

Er genoss es, die Kerne der Aprikose aufzubrechen und den köstlichen Kern im Inneren zu extrahieren.

Grube, Steinbruch

a large hole in the ground where stones, minerals, or other materials are removed

Beispiele

The workers spent hours digging in the pit to extract the rocks.

Die Arbeiter verbrachten Stunden damit, in der Grube zu graben, um die Felsen zu extrahieren.

der Abgrund, die Grube

(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment

Grube, Loch

a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

Grube, Kohlenbergwerk

a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it

Grube, Falle

a trap in the form of a concealed hole

Grube, Orchestergrube

lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers

die Box, die Boxengasse

the area along the track where teams quickly service cars with refueling, tire changes, and adjustments during a race

Beispiele

The car sped into the pit for a tire change.

Das Auto raste in die Boxengasse für einen Reifenwechsel.

die Grube, der Parkett

(commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on

Grube, Arena

an enclosure in which animals are made to fight

Grube, Vertiefung

a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)

Grube, Spielbereich

a designated area within a casino or other gambling establishment where various table games, such as blackjack, craps, and roulette, are located

to pit

VERB

entsteinen, den Stein entfernen

to remove the pit or stone from a fruit

Transitive: to pit a fruit

Grammatische Informationen

morphologische Zusammensetzung

abgeleitet

Handlungsverb

regelmäßig

Präsens

pit

3. Person Singular

pits

Partizip Präsens

pitting

einfache Vergangenheit

pitted

Partizip Perfekt

pitted

Beispiele

She carefully pitted the cherry before adding it to the cake batter.

Sie entfernte vorsichtig den Stein aus der Kirsche, bevor sie sie zum Kuchenteig hinzufügte.

gegeneinander ausspielen, in Wettbewerb setzen

to create a competition or rivalry by setting two or more things or people against each other

Transitive: to pit a contestant against another | to pit two contestants

Beispiele

The chess master strategically pitted his pieces against his opponent's in a challenging match.

Der Schachmeister hat seine Figuren strategisch gegen die seines Gegners in einem herausfordernden Spiel antreten lassen.

einbuddeln, einbeulen

to create a small hole or dent in the surface of something

Transitive: to pit a surface

Beispiele

The hailstorm pitted the surface of the car, leaving tiny dents everywhere.

Der Hagelsturm zerbeulte die Oberfläche des Autos und hinterließ überall kleine Dellen.

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Definition und Bedeutung von „pit“ im Englischen

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