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