Definition of pit

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Pit (n.) A covered deep hole for entrapping wild beasts; a pitfall; hence, a trap; a snare. Also used figuratively..

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Topsman :: Topsman (n.) The uppermost sawyer in a saw pit; a topman.
Precipitance :: Precipitance (n.) Alt. of Precipitanc.
Pant :: Pant (v. i.) To beat with unnatural violence or rapidity; to palpitate, or throb; -- said of the heart..
Spittle :: Spittle (v. t.) To dig or stir with a small spade.
Precipitate :: Precipitate (v. i.) To dash or fall headlong.
Stall :: Stall (v. t.) To forestall; to anticipitate. Havin.
Crepitation :: Crepitation (n.) A grating or crackling sensation or sound, as that produced by rubbing two fragments of a broken bone together, or by pressing upon cellular tissue containing air..
Crampit :: Crampit (n.) See Crampet.
Trumpeter :: Trumpeter (n.) Any one of several species of long-legged South American birds of the genus Psophia, especially P. crepitans, which is abundant, and often domesticated and kept with other poultry by the natives. They are allied to the cranes. So called from their loud cry. Called also agami, and yakamik..
Ensilage :: Ensilage (n.) The process of preserving fodder (such as cornstalks, rye, oats, millet, etc.) by compressing it while green and fresh in a pit or vat called a silo, where it is kept covered from the air; as the ensilage of fodder..
Propitious :: Propitious (a.) Convenient; auspicious; favorable; kind; as, a propitious season; a propitious breeze..
Compassionate :: Compassionate (a.) Having a temper or disposition to pity; sympathetic; merciful.
Capitalize :: Capitalize (v. t.) To compute, appraise, or assess the capital value of (a patent right, an annuity, etc.).
Commiseration :: Commiseration (n.) The act of commiserating; sorrow for the wants, afflictions, or distresses of another; pity; compassion..
Epithalamium :: Epithalamium (n.) A nuptial song, or poem in honor of the bride and bridegroom..
Flatness :: Flatness (n.) Depression of tone; the state of being below the true pitch; -- opposed to sharpness or acuteness.
Myeloidin :: Myeloidin (n.) A substance, present in the protoplasm of the retinal epithelium cells, and resembling, if not identical with, the substance (myelin) forming the medullary sheaths of nerve fibers..
Ambulance :: Ambulance (n.) A field hospital, so organized as to follow an army in its movements, and intended to succor the wounded as soon as possible. Often used adjectively; as, an ambulance wagon; ambulance stretcher; ambulance corps..
Epitaph :: Epitaph (v. t.) To commemorate by an epitaph.
Bema :: Bema (n.) Erroneously: A pulpit.
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