pitting

¹ American  

[pit-ing] / ˈpɪt ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act or operation of digging a pit or pits.

2. the act or operation of placing in a pit or pits.

3. arranging or staging cockfights.

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pitting ² American  

[pit-ing] / ˈpɪt ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of removing a pit or pits.

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Etymology

Origin of pitting¹

First recorded in 1655–65; pit ¹ + -ing ¹

Origin of pitting²

pit ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Even 254SMO super stainless steel, a benchmark chromium based alloy known for strong pitting resistance in seawater, runs into this high voltage limit.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The staunch French opposition to the pact caused a public rift with export-dependent Germany, pitting the EU's two biggest countries against one another.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

A trial pitting two founders of OpenAI - Sam Altman and Elon Musk - against each other has opened in California, with the sides presenting duelling narratives about the company's history and obligations to consumers.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

The resolution "risks pitting historical tragedies against each other that should not be compared, except at the expense of the memory of the victims," said French representative Sylvain Fournel.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

He laughed — haw haw — a man pitting style against horror.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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