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Meaning of the word pitted in English

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pitted

US /ˈpɪt̬.ɪd/
UK /ˈpɪt̬.ɪd/
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Adjective

1.

having had the pit or stone removed

Example:
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These olives are already pitted.
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She bought a bag of pitted dates for baking.
Synonym:
stonedcoredseedless
2.

marked with small hollows or indentations

Example:
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The old road was badly pitted from years of heavy traffic.
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His face was pitted with acne scars.
Synonym:
pockmarkedindenteddimpledcratered

Verb

1.

to remove the pit or stone from (a fruit)

Example:
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She carefully pitted each cherry before making the pie.
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You need a special tool to pit avocados easily.
Synonym:
stonecoreseed
2.

to make small hollows or indentations in the surface of (something)

Example:
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The hailstones pitted the car's paintwork.
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Rust had begun to pit the metal surface.
Synonym:
denterodecorrodescar
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