verb Download 🔗Share To make pits in; to mark with little hollows. Examples : "Exposure to acid rain pitted the metal." mark appearance process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To put (an animal) into a pit for fighting. Examples : "The cruel owner was arrested for pitting his dog against a wild boar in a hidden arena. " animal sport entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To bring (something) into opposition with something else. Examples : "The coach is pitting the stronger players against each other during practice to improve everyone's skills. " action 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 driver is pitting on lap 25 for new tires and a quick fuel refill. " race vehicle sport action machine 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." fruit food utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The formation of pits on a surface because of corrosion. Examples : "The old metal swing set showed signs of pitting due to years of rust. " material chemistry condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The digging of a pit. Examples : "Test pittings were carried out prior to the main excavation." action geology process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading