pitter
Removes fruit stones
A pitter is a tool for removing pits from fruit—cherries, olives, dates.
The device typically punches the pit through while leaving the fruit mostly intact: She ran the cherries through the pitter before making jam.
Also spelled pit-er to clarify pronunciation.
Very light precipitation
- dropletsMinute liquid globules
- raindropsIndividual bits of precipitation
- sprinkleLight scattering of particles
- showerWater spray for bathing
downpour · tapping · drumming · tin roof · windowpane · puddle · mizzle · precipitation
Hurried small-stepped motion
- scamperQuick, light-footed dash
- toddlerChild learning to walk
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- footstepsSounds of walking
tiptoe · scuttle · padding · running · little feet · hurried
Rapid light movement
- racingSpeed competition sport
- thumpHeavy dull blow
- pulseArterial blood throb
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
excitement · anticipation · quickening · skip · pounding · rapid · anxious · beat
drizzle
Very light precipitation
- dropletsMinute liquid globules
- raindropsIndividual bits of precipitation
- sprinkleLight scattering of particles
shower · downpour · tapping · drumming · tin roof · windowpane · puddle · mizzle · precipitation · steady
scurry
Hurried small-stepped motion
footsteps · tiptoe · scuttle · padding · running · little feet · hurried
flutter
Rapid light movement
nervous · excitement · anticipation · quickening · skip · pounding · rapid · anxious · beat · throb
stoner
Habitual marijuana smoker
- olivePitted briny fruit
- plumSoft stone fruit
- stone fruitFruit with pit inside
seed · corer · gadget · utensil · hand tool · peach · apricot · date · spring-loaded · squeeze
pitterstuffer
One who fills cavities
injector · filler · piping bag · caulking gun · pastry bag
- cherry pitterExtracts stone from fruit