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pit
Definition:
(nou) a sizeable hole (usually in the ground) (nou) a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) (nou) the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed (nou) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment- John Milton (nou) an enclosure in which animals are made to fight (nou) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on (nou) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled (nou) a trap in the form of a concealed hole (nou) a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate (nou) lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers (nou) a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it
Phonetic Transcription:
pɪt
Examples:
They took the rabbit to the pit.
The fires of the pit crackle and pop.
The man in the pit suffered the most.
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