1. plural of pit; deep holes in the ground
2. hard seeds or stones inside fruits like peaches or cherries
3. small marks or scars on a surface

1. third person singular present of pit; removes seeds from fruit or creates holes in something

Examples

• The construction crew dug several pits for the foundation.
• She carefully removed the pits from the cherries before baking.
• The old metal surface was covered with rust pits.
• He raised his arms and noticed stains in the pits of his shirt.
• She pits the olives before adding them to the salad.
• The acid rain pits the marble statue over time.
• Workers fell into the deep pits at the construction site.
• These peach pits can be planted to grow new trees.