pitting

¹

[ pit-ing ]

noun

1. the act or operation of digging a pit or pits. pit.
2. the act or operation of placing in a pit or pits. pit.
3. arranging or staging cockfights.

pitting

²

[ pit-ing ]

noun

1. the act of removing a pit or pits. pit.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pitting¹

First recorded in 1655–65; pit ¹ + -ing ¹

Origin of pitting²

pit ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Scott orchestrates something like this in the movie, pitting the crews of two ships, one manned by Roman soldiers, the other by gladiators, against each other.

From Los Angeles Times

The day begins with an All-Orange County matchup in Division 3 pitting San Clemente against Troy at 9:30 a.m. and if their two previous meetings are any indication, it could be decided on the last possession.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s pitting groups against each other,” said Gonzalez, who is Mexican American and a former president of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party.

From Los Angeles Times

And Gasly - who also benefited from not pitting at the crucial time - climbed up from 13th on the grid.

From BBC

“By pitting people against one another, if you are shameless enough, you will ultimately win. Trump is a product and articulator of his time. He’s treating the presidency like a social media influencer, not a presidential candidate.”

From Los Angeles Times

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