Definition of pitted

pittedadjective

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/ˈpɪtɪd//ˈpɪtɪd/

The word "pitted" stems from the Old English word "pytt," meaning "pit, hole, or hollow." It signifies the presence of small indentations or holes on a surface. The word evolved through Middle English "pitted," meaning "marked with pits or depressions." The word "pit" itself has a long history, appearing in Proto-Germanic as "pittō" and likely originating from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to dig, hollow out, or sink."

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having small marks or holes in the surface

có vết nhỏ hoặc lỗ trên bề mặt

Example:
  • The egg is dark brown with a thick, pitted shell.

    Trứng có màu nâu sẫm, vỏ dày, có lỗ rỗ.

having had the large hard seed (= the pit) removed

đã loại bỏ hạt cứng lớn (= hố)

Example:
  • pitted olives

    ô liu rỗ

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