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'pit' in a sentence

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pit noun

: 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

: set into opposition or rivalry

: mark with a scar

: remove the pits from


  • Have you ever swallowed an apricot pit?
  • The children played in the ball pit.
  • He fell into a pit.
  • We pitted cherries for the pie.
  • A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit.
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