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pitting
noun as in mining
Strongest match
Strong matches
- boring
- burrowing
- digging
- hollowing
- prospecting
- quarrying
- scooping
- tapping
- tunneling
- unearthing
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.
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.
“It’s pitting groups against each other,” said Gonzalez, who is Mexican American and a former president of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party.
And Gasly - who also benefited from not pitting at the crucial time - climbed up from 13th on the grid.
“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.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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