pitted
/ˈpɪtɪd/
verb
- Past tense of pit: to set someone or something in competition or conflict with another.
- The debate pitted the candidates on opposite sides of the issue.
- The tournament pitted the two best players against each other.
- The movie pitted a brave hero against an evil villain.
- Past tense of pit: to remove the pit from a fruit.
- He carefully pitted each olive with a small tool.
- The chef pitted the avocados and mashed them for guacamole.
- She pitted the peaches before slicing them for the pie.
adjective
- Having small hollows or depressions on the surface.
- His face was pitted from acne scars he had as a teenager.
- The old road was pitted with potholes after the harsh winter.
- The metal surface was pitted by years of exposure to salt water.
- (of fruit) having the pit (seed) removed.
- She bought a can of pitted olives for the pizza.
- The recipe calls for pitted cherries, so remove the stones first.
- He prefers pitted dates because they are easier to eat.
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