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- [pit-ing]
- /ˈpɪt ɪŋ/
- /ˈpɪt.ɪŋ/
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- [pit-ing]
- /ˈpɪt ɪŋ/
Definitions of pitting word
- noun pitting the stone of a fruit, as of a cherry, peach, or plum. 1
- verb with object pitting to remove the pit from (a fruit or fruits): to pit cherries for a pie. 1
- verb without object pitting to become marked with pits or depressions. 1
- verb without object pitting (of body tissue) to retain temporarily a mark of pressure, as by a finger, instrument, etc. 1
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Origin of pitting
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65; pit1 + -ing1
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Parts of speech for Pitting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pitting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pitting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pitting
noun pitting
- borings — Machinery. the act or process of making or enlarging a hole. the hole so made.
- diggings — (usually used with a singular verb) a place where digging is carried on.
- mining — an excavation made in the earth for the purpose of extracting ores, coal, precious stones, etc.
- quarrying — an excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc.
Top questions with pitting
- what is pitting edema?
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