PITTING Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

pitting

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Definition of pitting

present participle of pit

as in denting

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The shrapnel tore through the metal surrounding the engine, shattering the window at row 11, leaving a dent in the plane near row 8 and puncturing the body below the wing, as well as gouging and denting the tail, the NTSB said.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
But perhaps the biggest test for Moore will be navigating the management of this year's elections without denting the bipartisan tone that typically defines the NGA.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

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