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1. pit

noun. ['ˈpɪt'] a sizeable hole (usually in the ground).

Etymology

  • pit (Dutch)
  • pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

Rhymes with Pit

  • transmit
  • resubmit
  • presplit
  • recommit
  • readmit
  • submit
  • mcnitt
  • boblitt
  • unfit
  • splitt
  • split
  • savitt
  • remit
  • refit
  • politte
  • permit
  • legit
  • lafitte
  • laffitte
  • it-wit
  • gillett
  • douthitt
  • douthit
  • dewitt
  • devitt
  • davitt
  • commit
  • burditt
  • befit
  • admit

Sentences with pit


1. Noun, singular or mass
A pit trap can be used to catch wild animals.

2. pit

verb. ['ˈpɪt'] set into opposition or rivalry.

Etymology

  • pit (Dutch)
  • pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

3. pit

noun. ['ˈpɪt'] (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on.

Etymology

  • pit (Dutch)
  • pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

4. pit

noun. ['ˈpɪt'] an enclosure in which animals are made to fight.

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Etymology

  • pit (Dutch)
  • pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

6. pit

verb. ['ˈpɪt'] mark with a scar.

Etymology

  • pit (Dutch)
  • pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

7. pit

noun. ['ˈpɪt'] the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed.

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Etymology

  • pit (Dutch)
  • pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

8. pit

noun. ['ˈpɪt'] (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled.

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Etymology

  • pit (Dutch)
  • pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

9. pit

verb. ['ˈpɪt'] remove the pits from.

Etymology

  • pit (Dutch)
  • pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

10. pit

noun. ['ˈpɪt'] a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression).

Etymology

  • pit (Dutch)
  • pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))