Word: PIT
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Definition of PIT
- A hole in the ground.
"The meadow around the town is full of old pits."
- An area at a racetrack used for refueling and repairing the vehicles during a race.
"Two drivers have already gone into the pit this early in the race."
- A section of the marching band containing mallet percussion instruments and other large percussion instruments too large to march, such as the tam tam. Also, the area on the sidelines where these instruments are placed.
- To make pits in; to mark with little hollows.
"Exposure to acid rain pitted the metal."
- To put (an animal) into a pit for fighting.
- To bring (something) into opposition with something else.
"Are you ready to pit your wits against one of the world's greatest puzzles?"
- A seed inside a fruit; a stone or pip inside a fruit.
- A shell in a drupe containing a seed.
- The core of an implosion weapon, consisting of the fissile material and any neutron reflector or tamper bonded to it.
- To remove the stone from a stone fruit or the shell from a drupe.
"One must pit a peach to make it ready for a pie."
- A pit bull terrier.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "pit" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "pit" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 5 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 6 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PIT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PIT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PIT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PIT:
- # the pit effect
- # master of pit
- # playing with pit
- # in terms of pit
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