To introduce as an antagonist; to set forward for or in a contest; as, to pit one dog against another.
The area housing the orchestra. Originally, a lower section between the front of the stage and the audience, although now describes any area around the stage housing the musicians.
A specially constructed arena on the trading floor of some exchanges where trading is conducted by open outcry. On other exchanges, the term “ring†designates the trading area.
The landing area for long jumpers and high jumpers usually filled with sand or sawdust (long jump) or synthetic materials (high jump).
The area on a trading floor, where futures and options are bought and sold. Usually octagonal in shape, these platforms with steps descending on the inside permit buyers and sellers to see each other. Often there are multiple pits on a trading floor each dedicated to a specific contract.
An area beside the track where cars stop for fuel and servicing.
The area near the track where the crews service the cars, replacing tires and adding fuel, during the race.
Open area behind pin deck where pins and balls go after leaving the back of the pin deck.
Area in casino, collection of table games. Off limits to all but casino personnel.
The area enclosed by all of the craps tables in a casino. Floor men walk around in the pit and keep an eye on the craps games in progress and the casino employees.
Area below the far end of the lane into which the pins fall.
The common name for the area where dealings take place in derivative markets.
The pit is the area enclosed by all the tables in a casino - floormen walk around in the pit and keep an eye on the games in progress and the casino employees.
Pit, also known as ring, is a section on a commodities exchange-trading floor where the futures of a particular commodity are traded.
The intended landing area at the dropzone.
The area inside a group of tables. This area is off-limits to players.
The area on the trading floor where trading in futures or options contracts is conducted by open outcry.
A sunken area in front of the stage where the members of the orchestra sit.
The area enclosed or encircled by an arrangement of table gaming stations in which gaming facility personnel administer and supervise the games played at the tables by the patrons located on the outside perimeter of the area.
The area in the center of the craps tables in a casino, where the floormen watch the games and employees
Area in a casino containing a number of Craps tables.
An area of snow that has been escavated so that the individual elements (layering, crystals...) of the snow pack can be seen.
lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers
The area surrounded by gaming tables.
The area within the perimeter of a group of tables on the casino floor.
The area beyond the pindeck where the ball drops after rolling through the pin deck. Also, dead wood is swept into the pit by the sweep bar.
A rectangular area around the stake, and between the platforms, that is filled with a pit substance into which the shoes are pitched. (See RULE 2, Section B, and II – SPECIFICATIONS FOR COURT LAYOUT, Section B, 4.a)
Area behind specialty game tables at a casino where supervisory personnel stand and monitor the games.
this is the area in which the gaming tables are set up.
The sunken area in front of the stage in which the orchestra sits.
A specific location on the trading floor of an exchange designated for the trading of a specific option class or stock.
The area below the front of the stage. May be used to house the orchestra. Also called Orchestra Pit.
An area of a casino in which a group of table games are arranged, where the centre area is restricted to dealers and other casino personnel.
Area of the casino where group of game tables are arranged. The center area is restricted to dealers and other casino personnel.
An area beside the track (or in the infield, depending on venue) where cars get serviced.
An octagonal platform on the trading floor of an exchange, consisting of steps upon which traders and brokers stand while trading (If circular. called a "ring").
the area inside a cluster of gaming tables, where the center is restricted to dealers and other casino personnel.
The recessed portion of a hoistway extending from sill level of lowest landing to the floor at the bottom of the hoistway. * A minimum of 6 inches required.
The area where cars come in for fuel, tires, adjustments and repairs.
The area exposed to extract coal by removing the overburden.
an area in the casino in which several tables are brought closer, and only casino employees may enter it's center.
An area of the casino surrounded by table games, where one can usually find casino employees and the Pit Boss.
The area surrounding the blackjack tables, this is where the pit boss is located.
The area on the trading floor of an exchange where futures trading takes place. The area is described as a "pit" because it is octagonal with steps descending into the center. Traders stand on the various steps, which designate the contract month they are trading. When viewed from above, the trading area looks like a pit.
An area consisting of a number of gaming tables.
The area inside a group of gaming tables. The tables are arranged in an elliptical manner, the space inside the perimeter is the pit.
The area on the trading floor where futures and options on futures contracts are bought and sold. Pits are usually raised octagonal platforms with steps descending on the inside that permit buyers and sellers of contracts to see each other.
The area at the end of the lane.
Table games are arranged in an oval so that all of the players are on the outside facing dealers who are inside. The inside of this oval is known as the pit. Pit bosses are the highest level of manager within a pit. Floor supervisors are similar to pit bosses except that their domain is smaller. They are responsible for supervising anywhere from one to four tables depending on the game and the time of day, whereas the pit boss is responsible for the entire pit.
That portion of the hoistway extending from the sill level of the lowesy landing to the floor at the bottom of the hoistway.
The area within a group of gaming tables. Blackjack tables are often arranged in an elliptical manner, creating a space inside which is the pit.
another term for cockpit, also refers to the placing of cocks down onto the cockpit floor in order to allow the cocks to fight.
A specific area of the trading floor that is designed for the trading of commodities, individual futures, or option contracts.
And area where the craps tables are located.
The area inside a group or cluster of gambling tables.
the ring of gambling tables in a casino.
A specially constructed arena on the trading floor where futures and options trading is conducted.
The area of a casino, between the tables, restricted to management and dealers.
A ring outside which punters wager and inside which casino staff work.
An area of a casino where table games are arranged around a central area that is reserved for dealers and casino employees.
A specially constructed arena on the trading floor of some exchanges where trading in a futures contract is conducted. On other exchanges, the term "ring" may designate the trading area for a commodity.
A specially constructed area on the trading floor of some exchanges where trading in a futures contract or option is conducted. On other exchanges, the term ring designates the trading area for commodity contract.
Area of an exchange where a particular future or option is traded in the open outcry method
The enclosed area in the center of several gaming tables in which casino supervisory personnel oversee dealers and players. A casino would typically have several pits.
The place where floor traders trade
The place where futures and options are traded on the floor of a commodity exchange.
Pit is a fast-paced card game for three to seven players, designed to simulate open outcry bidding for commodities. The game was developed for Parker Brothers and first sold in 1904.
The Pit is a specific area of the trading floor that is designated for the trading of an individual futures or options contract.