pit
//pɪt//
Noun
A large hole in the ground, either natural or man-made
They dug a deep pit in the ground.
A coal mine or the area where coal is extracted
Many workers lost their jobs when the pit closed down.
The hard stone or seed in the center of certain fruits such as peaches, cherries, or olives
Remove the pit from the peach before eating it.
A small hollow or indentation in a surface, especially the skin
The disease left small pits in his skin.
An area beside a racetrack where racing cars stop for fuel, repairs, or tire changes
The race car pulled into the pit for new tires.
Verb
To make holes or indentations in a surface
The rain pitted the soft ground.
To set someone or something in competition or conflict against another
The debate pitted the two candidates against each other.
To remove the pit or stone from a fruit
You need to pit the cherries before making the pie.