pit1 |
a comparatively wide and deep hole dug or existing in the ground. [14 definitions] |
pit2 |
the hard seed at the center of an apricot, cherry, plum, or certain other fruits. [2 definitions] |
pita |
a round flat bread of Middle Eastern origin that has a pocketlike interior; pita bread. |
pitapat |
with a soft rapid flutter or beat. [3 definitions] |
pit bull |
any of the American breeds of muscular terriers that have short hair, a broad skull, and powerful jaws, originally bred for dogfighting. |
pitch1 |
to throw or hurl (a ball, coin, spear, or other object). [23 definitions] |
pitch2 |
any of a number of thick, black, sticky materials derived from coal or wood tar and used for paving or sealing roads, roofs, and the like. [3 definitions] |
pitch-black |
completely black; deep black. |
pitchblende |
a naturally occurring dark-colored mineral that is a major source of uranium and radium. |
pitch-dark |
so dark as to make vision impossible. |
pitched battle |
a fierce battle at close range. [2 definitions] |
pitcher1 |
a vessel, usu. with a handle and spout, used to contain and pour liquids, esp. for drinking. [2 definitions] |
pitcher2 |
someone who throws or hurls a ball, coin, spear, or other object. [2 definitions] |
pitcher plant |
any of various plants bearing slippery, pitcherlike leaves that contain enzymes to digest trapped insects. |
pitchfork |
a long, sharp, fork-shaped tool for moving hay, straw, or the like. [2 definitions] |
pitch in |
(informal) to contribute to a joint project; cooperate with others; help. [2 definitions] |
pitch into |
(informal) to attack verbally or physically. [2 definitions] |
pitchman |
a street vendor or seller of cheap wares, esp. at a carnival, with a colorful sales spiel. [2 definitions] |
pitchout |
in baseball, a ball deliberately pitched outside the plate in anticipation of an attempted steal by a base runner. [2 definitions] |
pitch pine |
any of various pine trees cultivated as a source of pitch or turpentine. |
pitch pipe |
a small musical pipe or pipes with invariable pitch, used as a tuning standard by singers and other musicians. |