pith

1 of 2

noun

ˈpith

: a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage

: any of various loose spongy plant tissues that resemble true pith

: the soft or spongy interior of a part of the body

: the essential part : core

: substantial quality (as of meaning)

: importance

pith

2 of 2

verb

pithed; pithing; piths

transitive verb

: to kill (an animal) by piercing or severing the spinal cord

pith cattle

: to destroy the spinal cord or central nervous system of (an animal, such as a frog) usually by passing a wire or needle up and down the spinal canal

: to remove the pith from (a plant stem)

Example Sentences

Noun finally got to the pith of the discussion

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Carefully reach in and use your hands and a paring knife to remove the seeds and pith, being careful not to dislodge the stem.

Bill Esparza, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 What Young and his team decided to do—this aforementioned innovation—is cut off the peel and pith of the oranges, and then juice the fruit to order in a high-speed Breville juicer.

Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2022 To take some of the bite out of a fresh hot pepper, cut out the pith.

Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2022 Zest your lemons before cutting them in half, making sure to avoid the pith (the soft, white part of the lemon).

Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2022 Their fans applauded the quips in the comments and replies sections of their posts, and the pith didn’t stop there.

Nardine Saadstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2022 Or, slice peeled orange into rounds, discarding seeds and trimming any remaining pith.

Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2022 But some, including me, prefer a thicker piece of peel that includes the pith.

Tribune News Service, cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022 The nose transports you to an orchard full of green apples with hints of lemon pith, fresh cut green pineapple, and chamomile.

Sunset Magazine, 7 Apr. 2022

Verb

Then the contestants must pith all brain tissue from the skull — to insure the python is completely dead.

Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 Neither was Trey Wingenter, who warmed up multiple times before pithing an inning Tuesday and three innings in the four-game series in Colorado.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2019 See More

单词	piths
释义	pith 1 of 2 noun ˈpith 1 a : a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage b : any of various loose spongy plant tissues that resemble true pith c : the soft or spongy interior of a part of the body 2 a : the essential part : core b : substantial quality (as of meaning) 3 : importance pith 2 of 2 verb pithed; pithing; piths transitive verb 1 a : to kill (an animal) by piercing or severing the spinal cord pith cattle b : to destroy the spinal cord or central nervous system of (an animal, such as a frog) usually by passing a wire or needle up and down the spinal canal 2 : to remove the pith from (a plant stem) Synonyms Noun bottom line bull's-eye centerpiece core crux essence gist heart kernel keynote meat meat and potatoes net nub nubbin nucleus pivot point root sum See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun finally got to the pith of the discussion Recent Examples on the Web Noun Carefully reach in and use your hands and a paring knife to remove the seeds and pith, being careful not to dislodge the stem. Bill Esparza, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2022 What Young and his team decided to do—this aforementioned innovation—is cut off the peel and pith of the oranges, and then juice the fruit to order in a high-speed Breville juicer. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2022 To take some of the bite out of a fresh hot pepper, cut out the pith. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2022 Zest your lemons before cutting them in half, making sure to avoid the pith (the soft, white part of the lemon). Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2022 Their fans applauded the quips in the comments and replies sections of their posts, and the pith didn’t stop there. Nardine Saadstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2022 Or, slice peeled orange into rounds, discarding seeds and trimming any remaining pith. Aleksandra Crapanzano, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2022 But some, including me, prefer a thicker piece of peel that includes the pith. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 12 Apr. 2022 The nose transports you to an orchard full of green apples with hints of lemon pith, fresh cut green pineapple, and chamomile. Sunset Magazine, 7 Apr. 2022 Verb Then the contestants must pith all brain tissue from the skull — to insure the python is completely dead. Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 Neither was Trey Wingenter, who warmed up multiple times before pithing an inning Tuesday and three innings in the four-game series in Colorado. San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2019 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English pitha; akin to Middle Dutch & Middle Low German pit pith, pit First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1805, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing pith pith ray pith helmet pith ray pith helmet Kids Definition pith noun ˈpith 1 : the loose spongy tissue forming the center of the stem in most plants 2 : the important part the pith of the problem Medical Definition pith transitive verb ˈpith 1 : to kill (as cattle) by piercing or severing the spinal cord 2 : to destroy the spinal cord or central nervous system of (as a frog) usually by passing a wire or needle up and down the spinal canal piths noun plural of pith as in roots the central part or aspect of something under consideration finally got to the pith of the discussion Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance roots essences cores kernels hearts gists meats nuclei points nucleuses nubs sums nubbins bottom lines pivots nets cruces themes contents subjects substances centerpieces cruxes bull's-eyes keynotes bullseyes bodies directions tenors meat and potatoes courses hypotheses theses drifts propositions purports
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pith

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