'pit' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'pit' with 5 example sentences.
- pit noun
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: a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
: a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
: the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed
: (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment
: an enclosure in which animals are made to fight
: (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on
: (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled
: a trap in the form of a concealed hole
: a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
: lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers
: a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it
- pit verb
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: set into opposition or rivalry
: mark with a scar
: remove the pits from