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pit

A large hole in the ground. / The stone or seed of a fruit. / The area where cars start a race or receive service. / The central part of an orchestra's seating area. / To set two people or things against each other in a competition. / To remove the stone from a fruit.

Transitive Verb[C/U] Both

pl: pitspast: pittedpp: pitteding: pitting

This word evokes a sense of depth, confinement, or a void. When used to describe a location, it suggests a sunken space that is often restrictive or utilitarian, creating a feeling of being trapped or separated from the surface level.

In a psychological or emotional sense, it describes a heavy, sinking feeling of despair or anxiety, typically localized in the stomach. This usage transforms a physical hole into a visceral sensation of emptiness or dread.

Countable when referring to a specific hole in the ground or a fruit seed. Uncountable when referring to the general concept of a deep abyss or a void.