pitmaster

As nouns the difference between pit and pitmaster

is that pit is a hole in the ground while pitmaster is one who operates a barbecue pit. Sometimes a term of respect for someone who is skilled at barbecuing.

As a verb pit

is to make pits in.

As nouns the difference between barbecue and pitmaster

is that barbecue is a fireplace or pit for grilling food, typically used outdoors and traditionally employing hot charcoal as the heating medium while pitmaster is one who operates a barbecue pit. Sometimes a term of respect for someone who is skilled at barbecuing.

As a verb barbecue

is to cook food on a barbecue; to smoke it over indirect heat from high-smoke fuels.

As a verb operate

is (transitive|or|intransitive) to perform a work or labour; to exert power or strength, physical or mechanical; to act.

As a noun pitmaster is

one who operates a barbecue pit sometimes a term of respect for someone who is skilled at barbecuing.