Pronunciation: /ˈpɪtɪd/
verb past tense of pit, meaning to mark or become marked with pits or indentations
A1 The peach was pitted before being sliced.
A2 She carefully pitted the olives for the salad.
B1 The chef pitted the cherries for the pie.
B2 The workers pitted the avocados for guacamole.
C1 The professional pit crew pitted the race car in record time.
C2 The experienced surgeon pitted the olive with precision during the demonstration.
adjective having small marks or indentations on the surface, typically caused by something hitting or pressing against it
A1 The peach had a pitted surface.
A2 The olive was pitted before being added to the salad.
B1 The road was pitted with potholes, making driving difficult.
B2 The boxer's face was pitted with scars from years of fighting.
C1 The ancient marble statue was pitted from years of exposure to the elements.
C2 The diamond had a flawless cut but was slightly pitted, reducing its value.
formal The chef carefully pitted the olives before adding them to the salad.
informal I pitted the cherries for the pie last night.
slang She pitted her opponent in the boxing match.
figurative The two siblings were pitted against each other in a competition for their parents' approval.
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