Definition (noun) a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
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they dug a pit to bury the body
Definition (noun) a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression)
Definition (noun) 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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you should remove the stones from prunes before cooking
Definition (noun) (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment
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Hurl'd headlong...To bottomless perdition, there to dwell
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a demon from the depths of the pit
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Hell is paved with good intentions
Definition (noun) an enclosure in which animals are made to fight
Definition (noun) (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on
Definition (noun) (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled
Definition (noun) a trap in the form of a concealed hole
Definition (noun) a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
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a British term for `quarry' is `stone pit'
Definition (noun) lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers
Definition (noun) a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it
Definition (verb) set into opposition or rivalry
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let them match their best athletes against ours
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pit a chess player against the Russian champion
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He plays his two children off against each other
Definition (verb) mark with a scar
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The skin disease scarred his face permanently
Definition (verb) remove the pits from