Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Pit.
How to pronounce pit:
Pit - as a noun
A sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
Example: "They dug a pit to bury the body"
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cavityHypernyms (Closely Related)
holehollowHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
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fossaHypernyms (Closely Related)
bodily cavitycavitycavumconcave shapeconcavityincurvationincurvatureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed
Example: "You should remove the stones from prunes before cooking"
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endocarpstoneHypernyms (Closely Related)
pericarpseed vesselHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(christianity) the abode of satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment
Example: "Hurl'd headlong...to bottomless perdition, there to dwell"
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infernal regioninfernonether regionperditionHypernyms (Closely Related)
fictitious placeimaginary placemythical placeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An enclosure in which animals are made to fight
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enclosureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(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 surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
Example: "A british term for `quarry' is `stone pit'"
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quarrystone pitHypernyms (Closely Related)
excavationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers
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orchestra pitA workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it
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collieryPit - as a verb
Set into opposition or rivalry
Example: "Let them match their best athletes against ours"
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matchopposeplay offExample Sentences
"He fell into a deep pit while hiking in the mountains."
"The cherry pits were scattered all over the picnic blanket."
"The race car driver made a pit stop for fuel and new tires."
"The archaeologists discovered ancient bones in the pit."
"She planted the seed in a small pit in the garden."
Word Game Points
Is PIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
Is PIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is PIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pit is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
