1. tar_pit
noun. a natural accumulation of bitumens at the surface of the earth; often acts as a trap for animals whose bones are thus preserved.
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2. pit
noun. ['ˈpɪt'] a sizeable hole (usually in the ground).
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- pit (English)
- pit (Dutch)
- pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
3. tar
noun. ['ˈtɑːr'] any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue.
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- tar (English)
- terr (Middle English (1100-1500))
- teoru (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. pit
verb. ['ˈpɪt'] set into opposition or rivalry.
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- pit (English)
- pit (Dutch)
- pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
5. pit
noun. ['ˈpɪt'] (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on.
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- pit (English)
- pit (Dutch)
- pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
6. pit
noun. ['ˈpɪt'] an enclosure in which animals are made to fight.
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- pit (English)
- pit (Dutch)
- pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
7. pit
noun. ['ˈpɪt'] a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it.
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- pit (English)
- pit (Dutch)
- pitte (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
8. tar
noun. ['ˈtɑːr'] a man who serves as a sailor.
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- tar (English)
- terr (Middle English (1100-1500))
- teoru (Old English (ca. 450-1100))