pitting Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
   indentation; roughness.
   
2. verb set into opposition or rivalry
   oppose; play off; pit; match.
   
   • let them match their best athletes against ours
   • pit a chess player against the Russian champion
   • He plays his two children off against each other
3. verb mark with a scar
   scar; pit; pock; mark.
   
   • The skin disease scarred his face permanently
4. verb remove the pits from
   stone; pit.
   
   • pit plums and cherries

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