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Hitman vs Pitman - What's the difference?

hitman | pitman |

As nouns the difference between hitman and pitman

is that hitman is a contract killer; especially one paid by mafia while pitman is one who works in a pit, as in mining, in sawing timber, etc.

hitman

English

Noun

(hitmen)
  • A contract killer; especially one paid by mafia.
  • (soccer) goalscorer, someone who scores goals.

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    pitman

    English

    Noun

    (pitmen)
  • One who works in a pit, as in mining, in sawing timber, etc.
  • A connecting rod in machinery, especially in a sawmill.