1. having small holes or indentations on the surface
2. having the pit or stone removed
Usage: used with fruits

1. past tense of pit: to remove the pit from a fruit
2. past tense of pit: to set in opposition or competition

Examples

• The old metal surface was pitted with rust.
• Her face was pitted with acne scars.
• I bought pitted cherries to save time baking.
• The recipe calls for pitted dates.
• She pitted the olives before adding them to the salad.
• The coach pitted the two best players against each other.
• The debate pitted tradition against progress.