I. ˈpid.ə(r), -itə- intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: imitative
1. : chirr , stridulate
pittering grasshoppers
2. : pitter-patter
rain pittering on a rooftop
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: pit (IV) + -er
: one that pits ; specifically : one that removes pits
the cherry pitter and the sausage meat grinder are of interest merely as curios today — Think
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: pit (I) + -er
: one that takes care of gamecocks at a fight — compare handler