PIT
Scrabble letter values: P3I1T1 = 5
Definition
- verb set into opposition or rivalry. — synonyms: oppose, match, play_off
- verb mark with a scar. — synonyms: scar, mark, pock
- verb remove the pits from. — synonyms: stone
- noun a sizeable hole (usually in the ground). — synonyms: cavity
- noun a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression). — synonyms: fossa
- 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. — synonyms: stone, endocarp
- noun (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil. — synonyms: Hell, perdition, Inferno, infernal_region, nether_region
- noun an enclosure in which animals are made to fight.
- noun (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on.
- noun (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled.
- noun a trap in the form of a concealed hole. — synonyms: pitfall
- noun a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate. — synonyms: quarry, stone_pit
- noun lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers. — synonyms: orchestra_pit
- noun a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it. — synonyms: colliery
Examples
- “let them match their best athletes against ours”
- “pit a chess player against the Russian champion”
- “He plays his two children off against each other”