1. A deformity in fruit (especially berries) caused by incomplete pollination or frost damage during flowering, resulting in a misshapen or scarred appearance.
Usage: agriculture; horticulture

1. To develop or cause catfacing in fruit; to become deformed or scarred during growth.
Usage: agriculture; horticulture

Examples

• The strawberries showed signs of catfacing due to the late frost that damaged the blossoms.
• Poor pollination can cause catfacing in tomato crops.
• Farmers monitor weather conditions during bloom to prevent catfacing.
• The berries were catfacing because of inadequate bee activity in the orchard.
• Catfacing reduced the market value of the fruit harvest.