1. The formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
   "Pitting on the metal surface indicated advanced corrosion";
   - roughness, indentation

1. Set into opposition or rivalry
   "pit a chess player against the Russian champion";
   - oppose, match, play off
    
2. Remove the pits from
   "pit plums and cherries";
   - stone
    
3. Mark with a scar
   "The skin disease pitted his face permanently";
   - scar, mark, pock

Derived forms: pittings

Type of: blemish, confront, corroding, corrosion, deface, disfigure, erosion, face, remove, take, take away, withdraw

Encyclopedia: Pitting