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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pitting

/ˈpɪtɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does pitting mean?

noun, verb

The act of making small holes in something, especially a surface, or a small hole or depression in a surface. To remove or extract something, especially a pit or stone, from a fruit or other object.

Example

"The farmer spent hours pitting the cherries for the pie."

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