noun
pitting
Pitting (noun) means Small hollow marks or holes forming on a surface, usually caused by corrosion or wear. Example: “The old car's bumper showed pitting from years of road salt.”
noun
1
Small hollow marks or holes forming on a surface, usually caused by corrosion or wear.
"The old car's bumper showed pitting from years of road salt."
"Engineers checked the pipeline for pitting before certifying it safe."
2
The act of digging a pit or hole.
"Pitting the orchard rows took the crew most of the morning."
How to use pitting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLittle pits or dents appearing on a surface, often from rust or acid damage — or the act of digging a pit.
Common pairings
corrosion pitting
pitting on the surface
severe pitting
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Rhymes for pitting
fitting
sitting
hitting
knitting
shitting
quitting
spitting
flitting
slitting
admitting
befitting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “pitting” mean?
The word “pitting” means small hollow marks or holes forming on a surface, usually caused by corrosion or wear. In plain terms, little pits or dents appearing on a surface, often from rust or acid damage — or the act of digging a pit.
How do you use “pitting” in a sentence?
Here is “pitting” used in a sentence: “The old car's bumper showed pitting from years of road salt.”
What part of speech is “pitting”?
“Pitting” is a noun.
How many meanings does “pitting” have?
“Pitting” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: small hollow marks or holes forming on a surface, usually caused by corrosion or wear.
