pits

1. n a sizeable hole (usually in the ground) n a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) n the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed n (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment n an enclosure in which animals are made to fight n (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on n (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled n a trap in the form of a concealed hole n a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate n lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers n a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it v set into opposition or rivalry v mark with a scar v remove the pits from Source: ecdict

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