General "pit":
* fovea: This is the most common and general term for a "pit" or "depression." It can refer to a pit in the ground, a cavity in a body, or a hollow in an object.
* lacus: This means "lake" or "pool," and can be used for a pit filled with water.
* cava: This means "hollow" or "cavity" and can be used for a pit or hole.
Specific types of pits:
* fossa: This refers to a "ditch" or "trench," which can also be used for a deep pit.
* puteus: This means "well" or "shaft," referring to a deep pit dug for water.
* fovea dentis: This specifically means "pit of the tooth," referring to the small depression on the chewing surface of some teeth.
Figurative "pit":
* abysmus: This means "abyss" or "bottomless pit," referring to a deep, dark, and dangerous place.
* infernum: This means "hell" or "underworld," referring to a pit or place of punishment.
To choose the right word, you need to consider the context of what you're talking about. If you could provide more information, I could give you a more specific answer.