common opossum: omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States; noted for feigning death when in danger; esteemed as food in some areas; considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America
opossum: nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
pit: (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled