pitting

Plural: pittings

Noun

• An arrangement of cavities or depressions on a surface.
• the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
• The formation of pits on a surface because of corrosion.
• The digging of a pit.

Verb

• set into opposition or rivalry
• mark with a scar
• remove the pits from
• present participle and gerund of pit

Examples

• Test pittings were carried out prior to the main excavation.
• The PITTING strategy of blocking all premium squares often leads to a low-scoring game.

Synonyms

indentation, mark, match, oppose, pit, play off, pock, roughness, scar, stone