1. The formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
   - roughness, indentation

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

Derived forms: pittings

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

Encyclopedia: Pit

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