Definition of pit

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Pit (n.) Formerly, that part of a theater, on the floor of the house, below the level of the stage and behind the orchestra; now, in England, commonly the part behind the stalls; in the United States, the parquet; also, the occupants of such a part of a theater..

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Sea Titling :: Sea titling () The rock pipit.
Tapetum :: Tapetum (n.) An area in the pigmented layer of the choroid coat of the eye in many animals, which has an iridescent or metallic luster and helps to make the eye visible in the dark. Sometimes applied to the whole layer of pigmented epithelium of the choroid..
Pita :: Pita (n.) The plant which yields the fiber.
Respite :: Respite (n.) Temporary intermission of labor, or of any process or operation; interval of rest; pause; delay..
Epithem :: Epithem (n.) Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters, as a poultice, lotion, etc..
Over-arm :: Over-arm (a.) Done (as bowling or pitching) with the arm raised above the shoulder. See Overhard.
Pissasphalt :: Pissasphalt (n.) Earth pitch; a soft, black bitumen of the consistence of tar, and of a strong smell. It is inflammable, and intermediate between petroleum and asphalt..
Precipitant :: Precipitant (a.) Unexpectedly or foolishly brought on or hastened; rashly hurried; hasty; sudden; reckless.
Pitman :: Pitman (n.) The connecting rod in a sawmill; also, sometimes, a connecting rod in other machinery..
Spite :: Spite (v. t.) To be angry at; to hate.
Screable :: Screable (a.) Capable of being spit out.
Asphaltum :: Asphaltum (n.) Mineral pitch, Jews' pitch, or compact native bitumen. It is brittle, of a black or brown color and high luster on a surface of fracture; it melts and burns when heated, leaving no residue. It occurs on the surface and shores of the Dead Sea, which is therefore called Asphaltites, or the Asphaltic Lake. It is found also in many parts of Asia, Europe, and America. See Bitumen..
Capitula :: Capitula (n. pl.) See Capitulum.
Corno Inglese :: Corno Inglese () A reed instrument, related to the oboe, but deeper in pitch; the English horn..
Lick-spittle :: Lick-spittle (n.) An abject flatterer or parasite.
Microcosm :: Microcosm (n.) A little world; a miniature universe. Hence (so called by Paracelsus), a man, as a supposed epitome of the exterior universe or great world. Opposed to macrocosm..
Compendium :: Compendium (n.) A brief compilation or composition, containing the principal heads, or general principles, of a larger work or system; an abridgment; an epitome; a compend; a condensed summary..
Accipitres :: Accipitres (pl. ) of Accipite.
Accipiter :: Accipiter (n.) A bandage applied over the nose, resembling the claw of a hawk..
Crazy :: Crazy (a.) Characterized by weakness or feebleness; decrepit; broken; falling to decay; shaky; unsafe.
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