pitted

1. 1
   adjective

   Having had the hard inner seed or stone taken out of a fruit.

   Like an apple with the core taken out, ready to eat.

   She bought a jar of pitted olives for the salad.

   These cherries come pitted, so they're ready to bake with.

   Similarstoned

2. 2
   adjective

   Having a surface covered with many small holes or dents.

   Like the surface of the moon, full of small holes.

   The old road was pitted with potholes after the harsh winter.

   Rust had left the metal panel pitted and rough to the touch.

   Similarpockmarked, pocked, scarred, dented

   Oppositesmooth, unblemished

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3. 3
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of pit. Use it for something that already happened.

   The coach pitted his best players against the rival team.

   Years of acid rain had pitted the statue's bronze surface.

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4. 4
   adjective

   Having one or more floor holes that let workers check vehicles from underneath.

   Like a garage with a deep step-down spot so a worker can stand under the car.

   The newly pitted workshop could service trucks far more easily.

   Their garage is fully pitted, so mechanics can inspect each car from below.

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