pitting
/ˈpɪtɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of pit: to set someone or something in competition or conflict with another.
- The game is pitting two rival schools against each other.
- The coach is pitting the rookies against the veterans in practice.
- She enjoys pitting her wits against challenging puzzles.
- Present participle of pit: to remove the pit from a fruit.
- She spent the afternoon pitting olives for the salad.
- He is pitting the cherries for the dessert.
- The machine is pitting the peaches at a rapid pace.
noun
- The formation of small hollows or depressions on a surface, often due to corrosion, wear, or disease.
- The dentist checked for pitting on the patient's tooth enamel.
- The mechanic noticed pitting on the metal gears from years of use.
- Pitting on the car's paint was caused by acid rain.