Definition of pit - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
fruit preparationtr. US remove the stone from a fruittr. US
- She pitted the cherries before baking the pie.
2.
surface markingtr./intr. make small hollows on a surfacetr./intr.
- The acid will pit the metal surface.
3.
conflicttr. bring something into opposition with anothertr.
- The debate pitted the two candidates against each other.
4.
animal behaviortr. Rare place an animal into a hole for fightingtr. Rare
- They used to pit dogs against each other.
5.
motor racingintr. TECH. UK return to the pits during a raceintr. TECH. UK
- The driver had to pit for new tires.
Noun
1.
geographyhole in the ground
- The workers dug a deep pit to lay the foundation..
2.
plantUS hard seed inside a fruitUS
- She removed the pit from the peach before eating it..
3.
racingTECH. US area at a racetrack for car serviceTECH. US
- The car pulled into the pit for refueling.
4.
locationUS undesirable or dirty placeUS
- The basement was a real pit.
5.
- Fans jumped into the pit during the song.
6.
fightingenclosure for animal fights
- The dogs were released into the pit.
7.
financeTECH. trading area on an exchange floorTECH.
- Traders shouted orders in the pit.
8.
mythologythe grave or underworld
- He feared being cast into the pit.
9.
theaterTECH. UK the part of a theater behind the orchestraTECH. UK
- They sat in the pit to watch the play.
10.
militaryTECH. the core of a nuclear weaponTECH.
- The scientists examined the pit carefully.
Images of pit
hole in the ground 
hard seed inside a fruit 
area at a racetrack for car service 
enclosure for animal fights 
the part of a theater behind the orchestra
Expressions with pit
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thing that keeps costing money without giving value back
That old house is a real money pit.
set in opposition or competition with another
The coach pitted the two best players against each other.
enclosure for keeping bears
The zoo had a large bear pit.
pit with no visible bottom or end
The explorers feared falling into a bottomless pit.
fluttery feeling in the abdomen
She had a pit of the stomach feeling before the exam.
very bad or evil place or situation
This prison felt like a pit of hell.
stop briefly during a trip for rest or food
We made a pit stop at a gas station on the way.
set two sides in opposition or competition
The coach pitted the veterans against the rookies in practice.
make two people or groups compete or fight
The coach will pit the best players against each other.
any place of pain and turmoil
Her life felt like a snake pit during the divorce.
feeling or place showing extreme sadness or hopelessness
After losing his job, he fell into a pit of despair.
deep feeling of fear or anxiety in the stomach
She felt a knot in the pit of her stomach.
compete with someone or something to test ability or power
He decided to pit his strength against the champion.
compete or fight directly with someone or something
She decided to pit herself against the best players.
play area filled with small plastic balls
The children jumped joyfully into the ball pit at the party..
hole or container used for cooking food outdoors
They gathered around the barbecue pit to grill the steaks..
hard seed found inside a cherry
She accidentally swallowed a cherry pit..
outdoor structure or pit for safely making a fire
We roasted marshmallows over the fire pit.
the hard seed inside a peach
She planted a peach pit in the garden.
breed of dog known for strength and tenacity
The pit bull terrier is often misunderstood due to its appearance..
sunken area for musicians in front of a stage
The conductor led the orchestra from the orchestra pit.
strong dog breed known for tenacity
The pit bull played happily in the park.
place offering services for travelers
The highway pit stop had a restaurant and a gas station.
lane next to racetrack where cars are serviced during races
The car pulled into the pit lane for new tires.
Origin of pit
Old English, pytt (pit, hole)
Terms with pit included in their meaning
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outdoor gear
grill or pit for cooking food outdoors
hunting
capture an animal using a snare or pit
small pit
small pit or cavity in the soil
road damage
shallow pit in a road caused by erosion
toilet type
toilet with a deep pit for waste collection
kitchen
remove the hard pit from fruit before cooking or eating
literal
deep bottomless pit or chasm
astronomy
round pit from meteorite impact
pit lane
person in charge of a racing team
collision pit
crater formed by any impact process
sanitation
underground pit for holding sewage
venomous snake
North American pit viper, especially the cottonmouth water snake
geology
pit formed in a riverbed by water abrasion
archaeology
rectangular pit in archaeological digs
archaeology
excavate a narrow pit for archaeological study
New England
beach party with seafood cooked in a pit
dodgeball game
dodgeball-like game played in a pit
mining
remove stone blocks from an open rock pit
drainage
pit in a drainage system collecting debris
engineering
pit where liquid collects for drainage
construction
material taken from a pit for construction
food
fruit with flesh sticking to the pit
Canadian prairies
pit for collecting rainwater
racing
pit stop strategy to gain advantage
Examples of pit in a sentence
The chef pitted the apricots for the dessert. The hail began to pit the car's hood. Sandstorms can pit the glass of windows. The competition pits local teams against each other. The lawsuit pitted the company against its former employees. They would pit roosters in brutal matches.
The cruel sport was to pit bulls in fights. He decided to pit after the third lap. The team signaled the driver to pit immediately. The children discovered a hidden pit in the forest. A pit was dug to install the new swimming pool. The pit of the cherry is very small. He accidentally swallowed the olive pit. The pit crew worked quickly to change the tires. He waited in the pit as the rain poured down. His room was such a pit after the party. The garage turned into a pit over the years. The pit was wild during the heavy metal concert. Security kept a close watch on the pit. The pit was prepared for the cockfight. Spectators gathered around the pit for the event. The pit was chaotic during the market crash. She worked in the pit, handling high-pressure trades. Legends spoke of treasures hidden in the pit. The pit was said to be the entrance to the underworld. The pit was filled with eager theatergoers. Musicians gathered in the pit before the performance. The pit was the focus of the disarmament talks. Engineers worked on the pit to ensure safety.
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- French:dénoyauter, trou, ...
- German:entsteinen, Grube, ...
- Italian:denocciolare, fossa, ...
- Spanish:deshuesar, foso, ...
- Portuguese:descaroçar, buraco, ...
- Chinese:去核, 坑, ...
- Japanese:種を取る, 穴, ...
- Arabic:نَزَعَ النَّوَاةَ, حُفرة, ...
- Hebrew:לְגַלְעֵן, בּוֹר, ...
- Russian:удалять косточку, яма, ...
- Ukrainian:видаляти кісточки, яма, ...
- Hindi:गुठली निकालना, गड्ढा, ...
Definition of PIT - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
abr: PittsburghRare US city in Pennsylvania known for its steel industryRare US
- I visited PIT last summer for a conference.
Acronym
acr: pursuit intervention techniqueTECH. US police driving move to stop a fleeing carTECH. US
- The officer used a PIT to end the chase.
Origin of PIT
Old English pytt (pit)
Examples of PIT in a sentence
PIT has a great art museum downtown. The suspect was stopped with a PIT maneuver. Training included how to safely perform a PIT.
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- French:Pittsburgh, technique d'intervention de poursuite, ...
- German:PIT, PIT-Manöver, ...
- Italian:PIT, ...
- Spanish:PIT, TIP, ...
- Portuguese:PIT, ...
- Chinese:匹兹堡, 逼停战术, ...
- Japanese:PIT, 追跡介入技術, ...
- Arabic:بيتسبرغ, تِقْنِيَةُ تَدَخُّلِ المُلاحَقَة, ...
- Hebrew:פִּיטְסְבּוּרְגּ, טֶכְנִיקַת הִתְעָרְבוּת בְּמִרְדָּף, ...
- Russian:Питтсбург, техника преследования и вмешательства, ...
- Ukrainian:Піттсбург, ПІТ, ...
- Hindi:पिट्सबर्ग, पर्सूट इंटरवेंशन तकनीक, ...
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