verb Download 🔗Share To make pits in; to mark with little hollows. Examples : "Exposure to acid rain pitted the metal." appearance mark Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To put (an animal) into a pit for fighting. Examples : "The cruel owner pitted his dog against a larger, more aggressive animal in an illegal fight. " animal sport entertainment action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To bring (something) into opposition with something else. Examples : "The coach pitted the stronger player against the weakest to give the weaker player practice. " action process organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To return to the pits during a race for refuelling, tyre changes, repairs etc. Examples : "The race car pitted on lap 25 for new tires and a quick refuel. " sport race vehicle technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To remove the stone from a stone fruit or the shell from a drupe. Examples : "One must pit a peach to make it ready for a pie." food fruit agriculture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Having a surface marked by pits; pockmarked or alveolate Examples : "The old wooden table was pitted with small holes from years of spilled drinks and scratches. " appearance condition material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of fruit) Having had the pits removed Examples : "The pitted cherries were perfect for making a quick dessert. " fruit food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of a maintenance area) Provided with one or more inspection pits. Examples : "The pitted garage allowed the mechanic to easily inspect the underside of the car. " area technology vehicle machine industry building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading