pit

/pˈɪt/

/ˈpɪt/

[noun] [verb]

Pit

[NOUN]

a small, hard seed or stone found inside certain fruits

synonyms : endocarp

stone

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

synonyms : Hell

antonyms : Heaven

a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

synonyms : cavity

a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate

synonyms : quarry

stone pit

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

synonyms : colliery

a trap in the form of a concealed hole

synonyms : pitfall

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

synonyms : orchestra pit

(auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled

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

an enclosure in which animals are made to fight

a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)

synonyms : fossa

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]

MAIN VERB

to remove the pit or stone from a fruit

synonyms : stone

mark with a scar

synonyms : mark

pock

scar

free of ice and open to travel

set into opposition or rivalry

synonyms : match

oppose

play off

Examples

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

2. Shall we make a pit stop at the next service station?

3. The campsite had a picnic table and a fire pit.

4. We made a pit stop for some food before getting back on the highway.

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