A device, whether handheld or automatic, that removes pits from cherries.

(idiomatic, chiefly in the plural) A child.

(golf) An indentation caused by a golf ball hitting the ground in golf.

plural of pituitary gland

(military) A battle which opposing forces anticipate and commit to fighting; a sustained, intense fight. / (idiomatic, by extension) An intense, rancorous argument or confrontation.

Alternative spelling of hit-by-pitch

(baseball) An official scoring play in which a batter is hit by a pitched ball, and is awarded first base as a result. The batter is referred to as a hit batsman.

(baseball) A pitcher who enters the game after the starting pitcher or another relief pitcher is removed due to injury, ineffectiveness, ejection from the game or fatigue.

(baseball) A pitcher who is usually used to start a game; a member of a team's rotation. Compare relief pitcher. / (baseball) A pitcher who is recorded to begin the game.

(slang) To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.