adj
pitted
adj
1
Marked with small hollows or holes.
"The old metal railing was pitted with rust."
2
Having had the stone removed, as with fruit.
"The recipe calls for a cup of pitted cherries."
How to Use Pitted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither covered in small holes/dents, or (for fruit) with the stone taken out.
Common pairings
pitted skin
pitted olives
pitted dates
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The old metal railing was _____ with rust.