Nouns Ending With G
Here's the list of all the 4506 Nouns Ending With G in the English Language.
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using | 1. an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) More Definitions → |
shipping | 1. the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials 2. conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry More Definitions → |
long | More Definitions → |
being | 1. the state or fact of existing 2. a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently More Definitions → |
following | 1. a group of followers or enthusiasts 2. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture More Definitions → |
big | More Definitions → |
rating | 1. an appraisal of the value of something 2. act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of More Definitions → |
shopping | 1. searching for or buying goods or services 2. the commodities purchased from stores More Definitions → |
listing | 1. a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics) 2. the act of making a list of items More Definitions → |
training | 1. activity leading to skilled behavior 2. the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) More Definitions → |
going | 1. the act of departing 2. euphemistic expressions for death More Definitions → |
looking | 1. the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look 2. the act of searching visually More Definitions → |
working | 1. a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked More Definitions → |
blog | 1. a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies More Definitions → |
young | 1. any immature animal 2. young people collectively More Definitions → |
building | 1. a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place 2. the act of constructing something More Definitions → |
making | 1. the act that results in something coming to be 2. an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something More Definitions → |
meeting | 1. a formally arranged gathering 2. a small informal social gathering More Definitions → |
learning | 1. the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge 2. profound scholarly knowledge More Definitions → |
log | 1. a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches 2. the exponent required to produce a given number More Definitions → |
marketing | 1. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money 2. the commercial processes involved in promoting and selling and distributing a product or service More Definitions → |
living | 1. the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities 2. people who are still living More Definitions → |
planning | 1. an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action 2. the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise More Definitions → |
thing | 1. a special situation 2. an action More Definitions → |
reading | 1. the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message 2. a particular interpretation or performance More Definitions → |
getting | 1. the act of acquiring something More Definitions → |
everything | 1. all things that are of importance to a person More Definitions → |
advertising | 1. a public promotion of some product or service 2. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services More Definitions → |
engineering | 1. the practical application of technical and scientific knowledge to commerce or industry 2. the discipline dealing with the art or science of applying scientific knowledge to practical problems More Definitions → |
writing | 1. the act of creating written works 2. the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect) More Definitions → |
king | 1. a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom 2. a competitor who holds a preeminent position More Definitions → |
drug | 1. a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic More Definitions → |
dog | 1. a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds 2. a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman More Definitions → |
nothing | 1. a quantity of no importance; thing (object:), singular, negative pronoun; pronoun, thing, singular; quantifier: negative existential More Definitions → |
running | 1. (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team 2. the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace More Definitions → |
clothing | 1. a covering designed to be worn on a person's body More Definitions → |
taking | 1. the act of someone who picks up or takes something More Definitions → |
coming | 1. the act of drawing spatially closer to something 2. arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous) More Definitions → |
starting | 1. a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) More Definitions → |
song | 1. a short musical composition with words 2. a distinctive or characteristic sound More Definitions → |
spring | 1. the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring 2. a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed More Definitions → |
wedding | 1. the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed 2. the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony More Definitions → |
warning | 1. a message informing of danger 2. cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) More Definitions → |
housing | 1. structures collectively in which people are housed 2. a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component More Definitions → |
catalog | 1. a book or pamphlet containing an enumeration of things 2. a complete list of things; usually arranged systematically More Definitions → |
trying | More Definitions → |
teaching | 1. the profession of a teacher 2. a doctrine that is taught More Definitions → |
testing | 1. the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works 2. an examination of the characteristics of something More Definitions → |
leading | 1. the activity of leading 2. thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing More Definitions → |
processing | 1. preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure More Definitions → |
ring | 1. a characteristic sound 2. a toroidal shape More Definitions → |
dating | 1. use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens More Definitions → |
mailing | 1. mail sent by a sender at one time 2. the transmission of a letter More Definitions → |
buying | 1. the act of buying More Definitions → |
morning | 1. the time period between dawn and noon 2. a conventional expression of greeting or farewell, used to wish someone a good morning More Definitions → |
string | 1. a lightweight cord 2. stringed instruments that are played with a bow More Definitions → |
playing | 1. the act of playing a musical instrument 2. the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation More Definitions → |
programming | 1. setting an order and time for planned events 2. creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something More Definitions → |
understanding | 1. the cognitive condition of someone who understands 2. the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises More Definitions → |
wrong | 1. that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law 2. any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right More Definitions → |
beginning | 1. the event consisting of the start of something 2. the time at which something is supposed to begin More Definitions → |
showing | 1. the display of a motion picture 2. something shown to the public More Definitions → |
funding | 1. financial resources provided to make some project possible 2. the act of financing More Definitions → |
setting | 1. the context and environment in which something is set 2. the state of the environment in which a situation exists More Definitions → |
selling | 1. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money More Definitions → |
pricing | 1. the evaluation of something in terms of its price More Definitions → |
trading | 1. buying or selling securities or commodities More Definitions → |
giving | 1. the act of giving 2. the imparting of news or promises etc. More Definitions → |
ending | 1. the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme) 2. the act of ending something More Definitions → |
publishing | 1. the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution More Definitions → |
developing | 1. processing a photosensitive material in order to make an image visible More Definitions → |
monitoring | 1. the act of observing something (and sometimes keeping a record of it) More Definitions → |
thinking | 1. the process of using your mind to consider something carefully More Definitions → |
accounting | 1. a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes 2. a system that provides quantitative information about finances More Definitions → |
manufacturing | 1. the act of making something (a product) from raw materials More Definitions → |
fishing | 1. the act of someone who fishes as a diversion 2. the occupation of catching fish for a living More Definitions → |
bag | 1. a flexible container with a single opening 2. the quantity of game taken in a particular period (usually by one person) More Definitions → |
driving | 1. hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver 2. the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal More Definitions → |
bug | 1. general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate 2. a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine More Definitions → |
growing | 1. (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level 2. (electronics) the production of (semiconductor) crystals by slow crystallization from the molten state More Definitions → |
hearing | 1. (law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence 2. an opportunity to state your case and be heard More Definitions → |
reporting | 1. the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television More Definitions → |
nursing | 1. the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm 2. the profession of a nurse More Definitions → |
finding | 1. the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation 2. the decision of a court on issues of fact or law More Definitions → |
saying | 1. a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations More Definitions → |
talking | 1. an exchange of ideas via conversation More Definitions → |
computing | 1. the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures 2. the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods More Definitions → |
racing | 1. the sport of engaging in contests of speed More Definitions → |
opening | 1. an open or empty space in or between things 2. a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise More Definitions → |
printing | 1. text handwritten in the style of printed matter 2. the business of producing printed material for sale or distribution More Definitions → |
offering | 1. something offered (as a proposal or bid) 2. money contributed to a religious organization; item or items contributed to a religious organization for religious purposes More Definitions → |
parking | 1. space in which vehicles can be parked 2. the act of maneuvering a vehicle into a location where it can be left temporarily More Definitions → |
lighting | 1. having abundant light or illumination 2. apparatus for supplying artificial light effects for the stage or a film More Definitions → |
evening | 1. the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall) 2. a later concluding time period More Definitions → |
flag | 1. emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design 2. a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc. More Definitions → |
binding | 1. the capacity to attract and hold something 2. strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration More Definitions → |
winning | 1. succeeding with great difficulty More Definitions → |
dining | 1. the act of eating dinner More Definitions → |
tag | 1. a label written or printed on paper, cardboard, or plastic that is attached to something to indicate its owner, nature, price, etc. 2. a label associated with something for the purpose of identification More Definitions → |
handling | 1. manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something 2. the action of touching with the hands (or the skillful use of the hands) or by the use of mechanical means More Definitions → |
gaming | 1. the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) More Definitions → |
sharing | 1. using or enjoying something jointly with others 2. having in common More Definitions → |
waiting | 1. the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something) More Definitions → |
banking | 1. engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc. 2. transacting business with a bank; depositing or withdrawing funds or requesting a loan etc. More Definitions → |
calling | 1. the particular occupation for which you are trained More Definitions → |
serving | 1. an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal 2. the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone More Definitions → |
breaking | 1. the act of breaking something More Definitions → |
cleaning | 1. the act of making something clean More Definitions → |
recording | 1. a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded 2. the act of making a record (especially an audio record) More Definitions → |
meaning | 1. the message that is intended or expressed or signified 2. the idea that is intended More Definitions → |
posting | 1. a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement 2. (bookkeeping) a listing on the company's records More Definitions → |
viewing | 1. the display of a motion picture 2. a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial More Definitions → |
increasing | More Definitions → |
seeking | 1. the act of searching for something 2. an attempt to acquire or gain something More Definitions → |
standing | 1. social or financial or professional status or reputation 2. an ordered listing of scores or results showing the relative positions of competitors (individuals or teams) in a sporting event More Definitions → |
ordering | 1. logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements 2. the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement More Definitions → |
smoking | 1. the act of smoking tobacco or other substances 2. a hot vapor containing fine particles of carbon being produced by combustion More Definitions → |
gambling | 1. the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize) More Definitions → |
feeling | 1. the experiencing of affective and emotional states 2. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed More Definitions → |
seeing | 1. perception by means of the eyes 2. normal use of the faculty of vision More Definitions → |
tracking | 1. the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind More Definitions → |
keeping | 1. conformity or harmony 2. the responsibility of a guardian or keeper More Definitions → |
walking | 1. the act of traveling by foot More Definitions → |
holding | 1. the act of retaining something 2. something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone More Definitions → |
supporting | 1. the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening More Definitions → |
plug | 1. blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly 2. a wad of something chewable as tobacco More Definitions → |
helping | 1. an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal More Definitions → |
leaving | 1. the act of departing More Definitions → |
cooking | 1. the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat More Definitions → |
speaking | 1. the utterance of intelligible speech 2. delivering an address to a public audience More Definitions → |
booking | 1. employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time 2. the act of reserving (a place or passage) or engaging the services of (a person or group) More Definitions → |
financing | 1. the act of financing More Definitions → |
becoming | More Definitions → |
painting | 1. graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface 2. creating a picture with paints More Definitions → |
eating | 1. the act of consuming food More Definitions → |
watching | 1. the act of observing; taking a patient look More Definitions → |
sterling | 1. British money; especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK More Definitions → |
saving | 1. an act of economizing; reduction in cost 2. recovery or preservation from loss or danger More Definitions → |
visiting | 1. the activity of making visits More Definitions → |
performing | 1. the performance of a part or role in a drama More Definitions → |
sending | 1. the act of causing something to go (especially messages) More Definitions → |
swimming | 1. the act of swimming More Definitions → |
packaging | 1. the business of packing 2. a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution More Definitions → |
drawing | 1. an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper 2. a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines More Definitions → |
fighting | 1. the act of fighting; any contest or struggle More Definitions → |
asking | 1. the verbal act of requesting More Definitions → |
hunting | 1. the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport 2. the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone More Definitions → |
cutting | 1. the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film 2. a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting More Definitions → |
mapping | 1. (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function) 2. the process of making maps More Definitions → |
paying | More Definitions → |
spending | 1. the act of spending or disbursing money 2. money paid out; an amount spent More Definitions → |
listening | 1. the act of hearing attentively More Definitions → |
bidding | 1. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something 2. a request to be present More Definitions → |
fig | 1. a diagram or picture illustrating textual material 2. Mediterranean tree widely cultivated for its edible fruit More Definitions → |
editing | 1. putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form More Definitions → |
voting | 1. a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative More Definitions → |
flashing | 1. a short vivid experience 2. sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing More Definitions → |
sitting | 1. (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait) 2. the act of assuming or maintaining a seated position More Definitions → |
putting | 1. hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter More Definitions → |
willing | 1. the act of making a choice More Definitions → |
acting | 1. the performance of a part or role in a drama More Definitions → |
drinking | 1. the act of consuming liquids 2. the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess More Definitions → |
flying | 1. an instance of traveling by air More Definitions → |
camping | 1. the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp More Definitions → |
closing | 1. the act of closing something 2. the last section of a communication More Definitions → |
bang | 1. a vigorous blow 2. a sudden very loud noise More Definitions → |
heating | 1. the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature 2. utility to warm a building More Definitions → |
leg | 1. a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle 2. a structure in animals that is similar to a human leg and used for locomotion More Definitions → |
wing | 1. a movable organ for flying (one of a pair) 2. one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane More Definitions → |
purchasing | 1. the act of buying More Definitions → |
dealing | 1. method or manner of conduct in relation to others 2. the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities) More Definitions → |
loading | 1. weight to be borne or conveyed 2. a quantity that can be processed or transported at one time More Definitions → |
mining | 1. the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth 2. laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment More Definitions → |
ongoing | More Definitions → |
imaging | 1. the ability to form mental images of things or events 2. (medicine) obtaining pictures of the interior of the body More Definitions → |
betting | More Definitions → |
gang | 1. an association of criminals 2. an informal body of friends More Definitions → |
investing | 1. the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit More Definitions → |
bringing | 1. the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail) More Definitions → |
turning | 1. the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course 2. act of changing in practice or custom More Definitions → |
surrounding | More Definitions → |
burning | 1. the act of burning something 2. pain that feels hot as if it were on fire More Definitions → |
covering | 1. a natural object that covers or envelops 2. an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) More Definitions → |
filing | 1. the entering of a legal document into the public record 2. a fragment rubbed off by the use of a file More Definitions → |
modeling | 1. sculpture produced by molding 2. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied More Definitions → |
passing | 1. (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate 2. euphemistic expressions for death More Definitions → |
riding | 1. the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements 2. travel by being carried on horseback More Definitions → |
healing | 1. the natural process by which the body repairs itself More Definitions → |
entering | 1. a movement into or inward 2. the act of entering More Definitions → |
rolling | 1. a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells) 2. the act of robbing a helpless person More Definitions → |
lodging | 1. structures collectively in which people are housed 2. the state or quality of being lodged or fixed even temporarily More Definitions → |
reducing | 1. any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent 2. loss of excess weight (as by dieting); becoming slimmer More Definitions → |
shooting | 1. the act of firing a projectile 2. killing someone by gunfire More Definitions → |
ranking | 1. position on a scale in relation to others in status or rank or achievement More Definitions → |
counseling | 1. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action More Definitions → |
knowing | 1. a clear and certain mental apprehension More Definitions → |
dancing | 1. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music More Definitions → |
screening | 1. the display of a motion picture 2. fabric of metal or plastic mesh More Definitions → |
telling | 1. an act of narration 2. informing by words More Definitions → |
rising | 1. a movement upward; rise above the ground 2. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another More Definitions → |
cooling | 1. the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature 2. a mechanism for keeping something cool More Definitions → |
spanking | 1. the act of slapping on the buttocks More Definitions → |
catering | 1. providing food and services More Definitions → |
facing | 1. a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening 2. an ornamental coating to a building More Definitions → |
appearing | 1. formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action More Definitions → |
raising | 1. the event of something being raised upward 2. the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child More Definitions → |
billing | 1. request for payment of a debt More Definitions → |
egg | 1. animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds 2. oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food More Definitions → |
swing | 1. a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity 2. mechanical device used as a plaything to support someone swinging back and forth More Definitions → |
analog | 1. something having the property of being analogous to something else More Definitions → |
conditioning | 1. a learning process in which an organism's behavior becomes dependent on the occurrence of a stimulus in its environment More Definitions → |
wearing | 1. (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively 2. the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment More Definitions → |
falling | More Definitions → |
killing | 1. an event that causes someone to die 2. the act of terminating a life More Definitions → |
aging | 1. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time 2. the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age More Definitions → |
diving | 1. an athletic competition that involves diving into water 2. a headlong plunge into water More Definitions → |
happening | 1. an event that happens More Definitions → |
sleeping | 1. the state of being asleep 2. quiet and inactive restfulness More Definitions → |
gardening | 1. the cultivation of plants More Definitions → |
installing | 1. the act of installing something (as equipment) More Definitions → |
cycling | 1. the sport of traveling on a bicycle or motorcycle More Definitions → |
messaging | 1. the sending and processing of e-mail by computer More Definitions → |
sampling | 1. (statistics) the selection of a suitable sample for study 2. items selected at random from a population and used to test hypotheses about the population More Definitions → |
feeding | 1. the act of consuming food 2. the act of supplying food and nourishment More Definitions → |
measuring | 1. the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule More Definitions → |
skiing | 1. a sport in which participants must travel on skis More Definitions → |
timing | 1. the time when something happens 2. the regulation of occurrence, pace, or coordination to achieve a desired effect (as in music, theater, athletics, mechanics) More Definitions → |
climbing | 1. an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.) More Definitions → |
sing | More Definitions → |
recycling | 1. used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products 2. the act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products More Definitions → |
hang | 1. a special way of doing something 2. the way a garment hangs More Definitions → |
coding | 1. act of writing in code or cipher More Definitions → |
hiking | 1. a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure More Definitions → |
wrestling | 1. the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat 2. the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down More Definitions → |
gathering | 1. a group of persons together in one place 2. the social act of assembling More Definitions → |
causing | 1. the act of causing something to happen More Definitions → |
steering | 1. the act of guiding or showing the way 2. the act of setting and holding a course More Definitions → |
coaching | 1. the job of a professional coach More Definitions → |
encoding | 1. the activity of converting data or information into code More Definitions → |
broadcasting | 1. a medium that disseminates via telecommunications 2. taking part in a radio or tv program More Definitions → |
suffering | 1. a state of acute pain 2. misery resulting from affliction More Definitions → |
bedding | 1. coverings that are used on a bed 2. material used to provide a bed for animals More Definitions → |
joining | 1. the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication) More Definitions → |
heading | 1. a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about 2. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies More Definitions → |
bearing | 1. relevant relation or interconnection 2. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies More Definitions → |
crossing | 1. traveling across 2. a shallow area in a stream that can be forded More Definitions → |
browsing | 1. reading superficially or at random 2. the act of feeding by continual nibbling More Definitions → |
ceiling | 1. the overhead upper surface of a covered space 2. (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds More Definitions → |
singing | 1. the act of singing vocal music 2. disclosing information or giving evidence about another More Definitions → |
starring | More Definitions → |
lung | 1. either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood More Definitions → |
sucking | 1. the act of sucking More Definitions → |
ranging | More Definitions → |
hanging | 1. decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window 2. a form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead More Definitions → |
loving | More Definitions → |
scoring | 1. evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score More Definitions → |
bowling | 1. a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them 2. (cricket) the act of delivering a cricket ball to the batsman More Definitions → |
solving | 1. finding a solution to a problem More Definitions → |
switching | 1. the act of changing one thing or position for another More Definitions → |
reaching | 1. the act of physically reaching or thrusting out 2. accomplishment of an objective More Definitions → |
studying | 1. reading carefully with intent to remember More Definitions → |
governing | 1. the act of governing; exercising authority More Definitions → |
attending | 1. the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others 2. the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.) More Definitions → |
traveling | 1. the act of going from one place to another More Definitions → |
mounting | 1. an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.) 2. framework used for support or display More Definitions → |
debug | More Definitions → |
peeing | 1. informal terms for urination More Definitions → |
designing | 1. the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan) More Definitions → |
streaming | 1. the circulation of cytoplasm within a cell More Definitions → |
dialog | 1. a conversation between two persons 2. the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction More Definitions → |
sailing | 1. the work of a sailor 2. riding in a sailboat More Definitions → |
greeting | 1. (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) More Definitions → |
wondering | More Definitions → |
seating | 1. an area that includes places where several people can sit 2. the service of ushering people to their seats More Definitions → |
collecting | 1. the act of gathering something together More Definitions → |
drag | 1. the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid 2. something that slows or delays progress More Definitions → |
dying | 1. the time when something ends More Definitions → |
filling | 1. any material that fills a space or container 2. flow into something (as a container) More Definitions → |
packing | 1. any material used especially to protect something 2. the enclosure of something in a package or box More Definitions → |
scheduling | 1. setting an order and time for planned events More Definitions → |
logging | 1. the work of cutting down trees for timber More Definitions → |
landing | 1. an intermediate platform in a staircase 2. structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods More Definitions → |
signing | 1. language expressed by visible hand gestures More Definitions → |
focusing | 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something 2. the act of bringing into focus More Definitions → |
updating | 1. the act of changing something to bring it up to date (usually by adding something) More Definitions → |
contracting | 1. becoming infected More Definitions → |
assuming | More Definitions → |
floating | 1. the act of someone who floats on the water More Definitions → |
squirting | More Definitions → |
mag | 1. a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it More Definitions → |
stunning | More Definitions → |
letting | 1. property that is leased or rented out or let More Definitions → |
boxing | 1. fighting with the fists 2. the enclosure of something in a package or box More Definitions → |
lying | 1. the deliberate act of deviating from the truth More Definitions → |
washing | 1. the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water) 2. garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering More Definitions → |
ruling | 1. the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself) More Definitions → |
defining | 1. any process serving to define the shape of something More Definitions → |
counting | 1. the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order More Definitions → |
casting | 1. object formed by a mold 2. the act of creating something by casting it in a mold More Definitions → |
scanning | 1. the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer 2. the act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission More Definitions → |
copying | 1. an act of copying More Definitions → |
frog | 1. any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species 2. a person of French descent More Definitions → |
conducting | 1. the way of administering a business 2. the direction of an orchestra or choir More Definitions → |
kissing | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
plumbing | 1. utility consisting of the pipes and fixtures for the distribution of water or gas in a building and for the disposal of sewage 2. the occupation of a plumber (installing and repairing pipes and fixtures for water or gas or sewage in a building) More Definitions → |
comparing | 1. the act of examining resemblances More Definitions → |
farming | 1. the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock 2. agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life More Definitions → |
mixing | 1. the act of mixing together More Definitions → |
thong | 1. leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip 2. underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants More Definitions → |
surfing | 1. the sport of riding a surfboard toward the shore on the crest of a wave More Definitions → |
lightning | 1. abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light 2. the flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash); can scintillate for a second or more More Definitions → |
lending | 1. disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned More Definitions → |
tuning | 1. (music) calibrating something (an instrument or electronic circuit) to a standard frequency More Definitions → |
spelling | 1. forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage More Definitions → |
fitting | 1. making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances 2. a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system More Definitions → |
dig | 1. the site of an archeological exploration 2. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect More Definitions → |
zoning | 1. dividing an area into zones or sections reserved for different purposes such as residence and business and manufacturing etc More Definitions → |
flooring | 1. the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure) 2. building material used in laying floors More Definitions → |
caring | 1. a loving feeling More Definitions → |
proceeding | 1. (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked More Definitions → |
encouraging | More Definitions → |
folding | 1. the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape 2. a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock More Definitions → |
submitting | More Definitions → |
breeding | 1. elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression 2. the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) More Definitions → |
finishing | 1. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) 2. the act of finishing More Definitions → |
incoming | 1. the act of entering More Definitions → |
pig | 1. domestic swine 2. a coarse obnoxious person More Definitions → |
warming | 1. the process of becoming warmer; a rising temperature 2. warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt More Definitions → |
fog | 1. droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground 2. an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance More Definitions → |
formatting | 1. the organization of information according to preset specifications (usually for computer processing) More Definitions → |
wrapping | 1. the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped 2. an enveloping bandage More Definitions → |
breathing | 1. the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation More Definitions → |
rug | 1. floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) More Definitions → |
failing | 1. a flaw or weak point 2. failure to reach a minimum required performance More Definitions → |
briefing | 1. detailed instructions, as for a military operation More Definitions → |
combining | 1. an occurrence that results in things being united 2. the act of combining things to form a new whole More Definitions → |
posing | 1. (photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait) More Definitions → |
thanksgiving | 1. a short prayer of thanks before a meal More Definitions → |
boring | 1. the act of drilling 2. the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum More Definitions → |
typing | 1. writing done with a typewriter More Definitions → |
modelling | 1. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied 2. the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale) More Definitions → |
licking | 1. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest 2. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows More Definitions → |
lasting | More Definitions → |
ping | 1. a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal) More Definitions → |
stopping | 1. fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members 2. the kind of playing that involves pressing the fingers on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch More Definitions → |
sewing | 1. joining or attaching by stitches 2. needlework on which you are working with needle and thread More Definitions → |
travelling | 1. the act of going from one place to another More Definitions → |
spreading | 1. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space 2. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate More Definitions → |
pressing | 1. the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure 2. a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press More Definitions → |
varying | More Definitions → |
coating | 1. a thin layer covering something 2. a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) More Definitions → |
boating | 1. water travel for pleasure More Definitions → |
clearing | 1. a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area 2. the act of freeing from suspicion More Definitions → |
hitting | 1. the act of contacting one thing with another More Definitions → |
striking | 1. the physical coming together of two or more things 2. the act of contacting one thing with another More Definitions → |
gig | 1. long and light rowing boat; especially for racing 2. an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish More Definitions → |
framing | 1. formulation of the plans and important details 2. a framework that supports and protects a picture or a mirror More Definitions → |
blocking | 1. the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements More Definitions → |
integrating | 1. the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community More Definitions → |
limiting | 1. the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase More Definitions → |
reasoning | 1. thinking that is coherent and logical More Definitions → |
picking | 1. the quantity of a crop that is harvested 2. the act of picking (crops or fruit or hops etc.) More Definitions → |
replacing | 1. the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another More Definitions → |
qualifying | 1. the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase 2. success in satisfying a test or requirement More Definitions → |
pushing | 1. the act of applying force in order to move something away More Definitions → |
dressing | 1. savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type 2. a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables More Definitions → |
drilling | 1. the act of drilling 2. the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum More Definitions → |
mustang | 1. small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish More Definitions → |
wiring | 1. a circuit of wires for the distribution of electricity 2. the work of installing the wires for an electrical system or device More Definitions → |
laughing | More Definitions → |
marking | 1. a distinguishing symbol 2. a pattern of marks More Definitions → |
baking | 1. making bread or cake or pastry etc. 2. cooking by dry heat in an oven More Definitions → |
blowing | 1. processing that involves blowing a gas More Definitions → |
skating | 1. the sport of gliding on skates More Definitions → |
rendering | 1. a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc. 2. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious More Definitions → |
pulling | 1. the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you More Definitions → |
functioning | 1. process or manner of functioning or operating More Definitions → |
annoying | 1. the act of troubling or annoying someone More Definitions → |
surprising | More Definitions → |
bleeding | 1. the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel More Definitions → |
welding | 1. fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure More Definitions → |
yang | 1. the bright positive masculine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology More Definitions → |
locking | 1. the act of locking something up to protect it More Definitions → |
backing | 1. the act of providing approval and support 2. something forming a back that is added for strengthening More Definitions → |
positioning | 1. the act of putting something in a certain place More Definitions → |
descending | More Definitions → |
forwarding | 1. the act of sending on to another destination 2. the advancement of some enterprise More Definitions → |
jumping | 1. the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump 2. the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground More Definitions → |
threatening | More Definitions → |
mug | 1. the quantity that can be held in a mug 2. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of More Definitions → |
knitting | 1. needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine 2. creating knitted wear More Definitions → |
mating | 1. the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes More Definitions → |
strengthening | 1. becoming stronger 2. the act of increasing the strength of something More Definitions → |
wishing | 1. a specific feeling of desire More Definitions → |
retailing | 1. the activities involved in selling commodities directly to consumers More Definitions → |
sorting | 1. an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion 2. the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories More Definitions → |
consuming | More Definitions → |
balancing | 1. getting two things to correspond More Definitions → |
grading | 1. the act of arranging in a graduated series 2. changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface More Definitions → |
ascending | 1. the act of changing location in an upward direction More Definitions → |
deciding | 1. the cognitive process of reaching a decision More Definitions → |
compelling | More Definitions → |
crying | 1. the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) 2. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition More Definitions → |
investigating | 1. the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically More Definitions → |
handbag | 1. a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women) More Definitions → |
landscaping | 1. working as a landscape gardener 2. a garden laid out for esthetic effect More Definitions → |
beating | 1. the act of overcoming or outdoing 2. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows More Definitions → |
founding | 1. the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new More Definitions → |
planting | 1. the act of fixing firmly in place 2. a collection of plants (trees or shrubs or flowers) in a particular area More Definitions → |
dropping | More Definitions → |
lining | 1. a protective covering that protects an inside surface 2. a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment More Definitions → |
struggling | More Definitions → |
naming | 1. the verbal act of naming 2. the act of putting a person into a non-elective position More Definitions → |
dwelling | 1. housing that someone is living in More Definitions → |
tanning | 1. process in which skin pigmentation darkens as a result of exposure to ultraviolet light 2. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment More Definitions → |
sensing | 1. the perception that something has occurred or some state exists 2. becoming aware of something via the senses More Definitions → |
stocking | 1. close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural) 2. the activity of supplying a stock of something More Definitions → |
bargaining | 1. the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement More Definitions → |
fixing | 1. the act of putting something in working order again 2. restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place More Definitions → |
hiding | 1. the activity of keeping something secret 2. the state of being hidden More Definitions → |
outgoing | More Definitions → |
spinning | 1. creating thread More Definitions → |
approaching | 1. the event of one object coming closer to another 2. the temporal property of becoming nearer in time More Definitions → |
signaling | 1. any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message More Definitions → |
piercing | More Definitions → |
belonging | 1. happiness felt in a secure relationship More Definitions → |
boarding | 1. the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft 2. a structure of boards More Definitions → |
catching | 1. (baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team 2. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something More Definitions → |
roofing | 1. material used to construct a roof 2. the craft of a roofer More Definitions → |
renting | 1. the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car) More Definitions → |
coupling | 1. a connection (like a clamp or vise) between two things so they move together 2. a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects More Definitions → |
undertaking | 1. any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted 2. the trade of a funeral director More Definitions → |
flowing | 1. the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases) More Definitions → |
drafting | 1. writing a first version to be filled out and polished later 2. the craft of drawing blueprints More Definitions → |
firing | 1. the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy 2. the act of discharging a gun More Definitions → |
touching | 1. the event of something coming in contact with the body 2. the act of putting two things together with no space between them More Definitions → |
servicing | 1. the act of mating by male animals More Definitions → |
counselling | 1. something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action More Definitions → |
laying | 1. the production of eggs (especially in birds) More Definitions → |
compiling | 1. the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list) More Definitions → |
snowboarding | 1. the act of sliding down a snow-covered slope while standing on a snowboard More Definitions → |
communicating | 1. the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information More Definitions → |
issuing | 1. the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity) More Definitions → |
pursuing | More Definitions → |
sizing | 1. any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics More Definitions → |
sliding | More Definitions → |
blessing | 1. the formal act of approving 2. a desirable state More Definitions → |
sightseeing | 1. going about to look at places of interest More Definitions → |
smiling | 1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement More Definitions → |
shifting | 1. the act of moving from one place to another More Definitions → |
bombing | 1. an attack by dropping bombs 2. the use of bombs for sabotage; a tactic frequently used by terrorists More Definitions → |
motoring | 1. the act of driving an automobile More Definitions → |
screaming | 1. sharp piercing cry 2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry More Definitions → |
peg | 1. a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface 2. small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc. More Definitions → |
scaling | 1. the act of arranging in a graduated series 2. act of measuring or arranging or adjusting according to a scale More Definitions → |
launching | 1. the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time 2. the act of beginning something new More Definitions → |
guiding | More Definitions → |
grooming | 1. activity leading to skilled behavior 2. the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes More Definitions → |
executing | 1. putting a condemned person to death More Definitions → |
flooding | 1. a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them More Definitions → |
sang | 1. North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng More Definitions → |
darling | 1. a special loved one More Definitions → |
cloning | 1. a general term for the research activity that creates a copy of some biological entity (a gene or organism or cell) More Definitions → |
cheating | 1. a deception for profit to yourself More Definitions → |
tasting | 1. a small amount (especially of food or wine) 2. a kind of sensing; distinguishing substances by means of the taste buds More Definitions → |
borrowing | 1. the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source 2. obtaining funds from a lender More Definitions → |
shining | 1. the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it More Definitions → |
shaping | 1. any process serving to define the shape of something 2. the act of fabricating something in a particular shape More Definitions → |
gag | 1. a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter 2. restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting More Definitions → |
branding | 1. the act of stigmatizing More Definitions → |
offspring | 1. the immediate descendants of a person 2. something that comes into existence as a result More Definitions → |
decreasing | More Definitions → |
freezing | 1. the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid More Definitions → |
coloring | 1. a digestible substance used to give color to food 2. a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect More Definitions → |
swinging | 1. changing location by moving back and forth More Definitions → |
lowering | 1. the act of causing to become less 2. the act of causing something to move to a lower level More Definitions → |
scattering | 1. a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly 2. the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions More Definitions → |
detailing | 1. an individualized description of a particular instance More Definitions → |
supplying | 1. the activity of supplying or providing something More Definitions → |
indexing | 1. the act of classifying and providing an index in order to make items easier to retrieve More Definitions → |
stretching | 1. act of expanding by lengthening or widening 2. exercise designed to extend the limbs and muscles to their full extent More Definitions → |
forecasting | 1. a statement made about the future More Definitions → |
tubing | 1. conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases More Definitions → |
fencing | 1. a barrier that serves to enclose an area 2. material for building fences More Definitions → |
believing | 1. the cognitive process that leads to convictions More Definitions → |
trucking | 1. the activity of transporting goods by truck More Definitions → |
trafficking | More Definitions → |
weighing | 1. careful consideration More Definitions → |
revealing | 1. the speech act of making something evident More Definitions → |
stripping | 1. the removal of covering More Definitions → |
acquiring | 1. the act of acquiring something More Definitions → |
judging | 1. the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions More Definitions → |
kicking | 1. a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics 2. the act of delivering a blow with the foot More Definitions → |
meg | 1. the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros More Definitions → |
sounding | 1. a measure of the depth of water taken with a sounding line 2. the act of measuring depth of water (usually with a sounding line) More Definitions → |
remembering | 1. the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered More Definitions → |
tickling | 1. the act of tickling More Definitions → |
questioning | 1. a request for information More Definitions → |
warehousing | 1. depositing in a warehouse More Definitions → |
interpreting | 1. an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious More Definitions → |
dreaming | 1. imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake 2. a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep More Definitions → |
dong | 1. the basic unit of money in Vietnam More Definitions → |
rebuilding | 1. building again More Definitions → |
berg | 1. a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier More Definitions → |
spacing | 1. the time between occurrences of a repeating event 2. the property possessed by an array of things that have space between them More Definitions → |
coping | 1. brick that is laid sideways at the top of a wall More Definitions → |
arguing | 1. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement More Definitions → |
schooling | 1. the act of teaching at school 2. the process of being formally educated at a school More Definitions → |
locating | 1. the act of putting something in a certain place 2. a determination of the place where something is More Definitions → |
stealing | 1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully 2. avoiding detection by moving carefully More Definitions → |
shaking | 1. the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements 2. a shaky motion More Definitions → |
bonding | 1. a close personal relationship that forms between people (as between husband and wife or parent and child) 2. (dentistry) a technique for repairing a tooth; resinous material is applied to the surface of the tooth where it adheres to the tooth's enamel More Definitions → |
poisoning | 1. the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance 2. the act of giving poison to a person or animal with the intent to kill More Definitions → |
brewing | 1. the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast More Definitions → |
hug | 1. a tight or amorous embrace More Definitions → |
detecting | 1. a police investigation to determine the perpetrator More Definitions → |
padding | 1. artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort More Definitions → |
cleansing | 1. the act of making something clean More Definitions → |
resolving | 1. analysis into clear-cut components More Definitions → |
importing | 1. the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country More Definitions → |
sparkling | 1. a rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash More Definitions → |
tracing | 1. the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline 2. a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image More Definitions → |
rushing | 1. (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line 2. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner More Definitions → |
highlighting | 1. an area of lightness in a picture More Definitions → |
inviting | More Definitions → |
rig | 1. gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise 2. a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together More Definitions → |
shaving | 1. the act of removing hair with a razor 2. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something More Definitions → |
wasting | 1. any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease 2. a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse More Definitions → |
lag | 1. the act of slowing down or falling behind 2. the time between one event, process, or period and another More Definitions → |
sting | 1. a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung 2. a mental pain or distress More Definitions → |
boiling | 1. the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas 2. cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil More Definitions → |
splitting | More Definitions → |
bathing | 1. immersing the body in water or sunshine 2. the act of washing yourself (or another person) More Definitions → |
foregoing | More Definitions → |
melting | 1. the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid More Definitions → |
fulfilling | More Definitions → |
clustering | 1. a grouping of a number of similar things More Definitions → |
tang | 1. a tart spicy quality 2. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth More Definitions → |
vending | 1. the act of selling goods for a living More Definitions → |
batting | 1. (baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base 2. stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber More Definitions → |
winding | 1. the act of winding or twisting More Definitions → |
harvesting | 1. the gathering of a ripened crop More Definitions → |
backpacking | 1. carrying something in a pack on the back More Definitions → |
sticking | More Definitions → |
repeating | 1. the act of doing or performing again More Definitions → |
profiling | 1. recording a person's behavior and analyzing psychological characteristics in order to predict or assess their ability in a certain sphere or to identify a particular group of people More Definitions → |
beg | More Definitions → |
digging | 1. the act of digging More Definitions → |
kidding | More Definitions → |
piping | 1. a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems 2. a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc. More Definitions → |
staring | More Definitions → |
complaining | More Definitions → |
regulating | 1. the act of controlling or directing according to rule More Definitions → |
exporting | 1. the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country More Definitions → |
bending | 1. movement that causes the formation of a curve 2. the property of being bent or deflected More Definitions → |
grinding | 1. material resulting from the process of grinding 2. a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears) More Definitions → |
pitching | 1. (baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team 2. abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance) More Definitions → |
costing | 1. cost accounting More Definitions → |
cracking | 1. a sudden sharp noise 2. the act of cracking something More Definitions → |
swelling | 1. an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement 2. something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings More Definitions → |
wording | 1. the manner in which something is expressed in words More Definitions → |
exercising | 1. the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit More Definitions → |
grouping | 1. any number of entities (members) considered as a unit 2. the activity of putting things together in groups More Definitions → |
woodworking | 1. the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood More Definitions → |
surveying | 1. the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map More Definitions → |
grazing | 1. the act of grazing 2. the act of brushing against while passing More Definitions → |
rowing | 1. the act of rowing as a sport More Definitions → |
siding | 1. a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass 2. material applied to the outside of a building to make it weatherproof More Definitions → |
sweeping | 1. the act of cleaning with a broom More Definitions → |
stag | 1. a male deer, especially an adult male red deer 2. adult male deer More Definitions → |
trekking | More Definitions → |
mastering | 1. becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of 2. the act of making a master recording from which copies can be made More Definitions → |
docking | 1. the act of securing an arriving vessel with ropes More Definitions → |
carving | 1. a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape 2. removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape More Definitions → |
departing | More Definitions → |
marching | 1. the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind) More Definitions → |
staging | 1. the production of a drama on the stage 2. a system of scaffolds More Definitions → |
sealing | 1. the act of treating something to make it repel water More Definitions → |
rag | 1. a small piece of cloth 2. a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities More Definitions → |
dumping | 1. selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market More Definitions → |
tagging | More Definitions → |
watchdog | 1. a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste 2. a dog trained to guard property More Definitions → |
housekeeping | 1. the work of cleaning and running a house More Definitions → |
wandering | 1. travelling about without any clear destination More Definitions → |
leaning | 1. an inclination to do something 2. a natural inclination More Definitions → |
striving | 1. an effortful attempt to attain a goal More Definitions → |
waking | 1. the state of remaining awake More Definitions → |
browning | 1. cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill More Definitions → |
settling | 1. a gradual sinking to a lower level More Definitions → |
filming | 1. the act of making a film More Definitions → |
ageing | 1. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time 2. the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age More Definitions → |
hog | 1. a person regarded as greedy and pig-like 2. a sheep up to the age of one year; one yet to be sheared More Definitions → |
engraving | 1. a print made from an engraving 2. a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved More Definitions → |
numbering | 1. a numbered list More Definitions → |
lug | 1. a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast 2. a projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something More Definitions → |
spying | 1. keeping a secret or furtive watch 2. the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes More Definitions → |
merging | 1. the act of joining together as one 2. a flowing together More Definitions → |
merchandising | 1. branded products meant to promote another product, especially films and pop groups 2. the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money More Definitions → |
preaching | 1. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) 2. a moralistic rebuke More Definitions → |
rounding | 1. (mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals More Definitions → |
withholding | 1. the act of deducting from an employee's salary 2. income tax withheld from employees' wages and paid directly to the government by the employer More Definitions → |
confirming | More Definitions → |
paving | 1. material used to pave an area 2. the paved surface of a thoroughfare More Definitions → |
bulldog | 1. a sturdy thickset short-haired breed with a large head and strong undershot lower jaw; developed originally in England for bull baiting More Definitions → |
trailing | 1. the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind More Definitions → |
molding | 1. the act of creating something by casting it in a mold 2. a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing More Definitions → |
flowering | 1. the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms 2. a developmental process More Definitions → |
wig | 1. hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair 2. British slang for a scolding More Definitions → |
ringing | 1. the sound of a bell ringing 2. the giving of a ring as a token of engagement More Definitions → |
earring | 1. jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe More Definitions → |
approving | 1. the formal act of approving More Definitions → |
leveraging | 1. investing with borrowed money as a way to amplify potential gains (at the risk of greater losses) More Definitions → |
guessing | 1. an estimate based on little or no information More Definitions → |
gong | 1. a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick 2. a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument More Definitions → |
pleasing | 1. the act of one who pleases More Definitions → |
inning | 1. (baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat More Definitions → |
bodybuilding | 1. exercise that builds muscles through tension More Definitions → |
informing | 1. to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors) 2. a speech act that conveys information More Definitions → |
stirring | 1. agitating a liquid with an implement 2. arousing to a particular emotion or action More Definitions → |
ling | 1. water chestnut whose spiny fruit has two rather than 4 prongs 2. common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the Northern Hemisphere More Definitions → |
overlapping | 1. covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles) More Definitions → |
vomiting | 1. the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth More Definitions → |
worrying | 1. the act of harassing someone 2. the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes More Definitions → |
refining | 1. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) More Definitions → |
watering | 1. shedding tears 2. wetting with water More Definitions → |
arranging | 1. the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music More Definitions → |
pudding | 1. any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes 2. (British) the dessert course of a meal (`pud' is used informally) More Definitions → |
assigning | 1. the act of distributing something to designated places or persons More Definitions → |
weaving | 1. creating fabric More Definitions → |
ironing | 1. garments (clothes or linens) that are to be (or have been) ironed 2. the work of using heat to smooth washed clothes in order to remove any wrinkles More Definitions → |
widening | 1. an increase in width 2. a part of a road that has been widened to allow cars to pass or park More Definitions → |
awakening | 1. the act of waking More Definitions → |
fostering | 1. encouragement; aiding the development of something 2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community More Definitions → |
transmitting | 1. the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted More Definitions → |
furnishing | 1. (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel 2. (usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable More Definitions → |
blending | 1. the act of blending components together thoroughly 2. a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades More Definitions → |
speeding | 1. changing location rapidly More Definitions → |
skateboarding | 1. the sport of skating on a skateboard More Definitions → |
scouting | 1. exploring in order to gain information More Definitions → |
bullying | 1. the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something More Definitions → |
flaming | 1. the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke More Definitions → |
quilting | 1. stitching through layers of fabric and a filling so as to create a design 2. a material used for making a quilt, or a quilted fabric More Definitions → |
fading | 1. weakening in force or intensity More Definitions → |
sibling | 1. a person's brother or sister More Definitions → |
labelling | More Definitions → |
fielding | 1. (baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field More Definitions → |
dug | 1. an udder or breast or teat More Definitions → |
altering | 1. the sterilization of an animal More Definitions → |
urging | 1. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something 2. the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging More Definitions → |
tying | 1. the act of tying or binding things together More Definitions → |
golfing | 1. playing golf More Definitions → |
bouncing | 1. rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts) More Definitions → |
tapping | 1. the sound of light blow or knock More Definitions → |
factoring | 1. (mathematics) the resolution of an expression into factors such that when multiplied together they give the original expression More Definitions → |
commissioning | 1. the act of granting authority to undertake certain functions More Definitions → |
herring | 1. valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled 2. commercially important food fish of northern waters of both Atlantic and Pacific More Definitions → |
biting | More Definitions → |
paging | 1. calling out the name of a person (especially by a loudspeaker system) 2. the system of numbering pages More Definitions → |
milling | 1. corrugated edge of a coin More Definitions → |
sinking | 1. a descent as through liquid (especially through water) 2. a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength) More Definitions → |
spotting | 1. the act of spotting or staining something 2. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something More Definitions → |
rubbing | 1. the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another 2. representation consisting of a copy (as of an engraving) made by laying paper over something and rubbing it with charcoal More Definitions → |
glowing | 1. the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface More Definitions → |
curling | 1. a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target More Definitions → |
slang | 1. informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar 2. a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) More Definitions → |
soothing | More Definitions → |
swapping | More Definitions → |
staining | 1. (histology) the use of a dye to color specimens for microscopic study 2. the act of spotting or staining something More Definitions → |
slowing | 1. a decrease in rate of change More Definitions → |
decoding | 1. the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text More Definitions → |
jerking | 1. an abrupt spasmodic movement More Definitions → |
daring | 1. a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy 2. the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger More Definitions → |
tipping | More Definitions → |
polishing | 1. the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it More Definitions → |
homecoming | 1. an annual school or university reunion for graduates 2. a coming to or returning home More Definitions → |
circulating | More Definitions → |
raging | More Definitions → |
yielding | 1. a verbal act of admitting defeat 2. the act of conceding or yielding More Definitions → |
stuffing | 1. a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables 2. padding put in mattresses and cushions and upholstered furniture More Definitions → |
pong | 1. an unpleasant smell More Definitions → |
liking | 1. a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment More Definitions → |
hurting | 1. a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder More Definitions → |
soaring | 1. the activity of flying a glider More Definitions → |
dragging | More Definitions → |
banning | 1. an official prohibition or edict against something More Definitions → |
smashing | 1. the act of breaking something into small pieces More Definitions → |
pounding | 1. repeated heavy blows 2. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart) More Definitions → |
lettering | 1. letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something More Definitions → |
pouring | More Definitions → |
laundering | 1. washing clothes and bed linens More Definitions → |
sling | 1. a highball with liquor and water with sugar and lemon or lime juice 2. a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones More Definitions → |
outing | 1. a journey taken for pleasure 2. a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering More Definitions → |
mourning | 1. state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one 2. the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief More Definitions → |
weighting | 1. (statistics) a coefficient assigned to elements of a frequency distribution in order to represent their relative importance More Definitions → |
slug | 1. a projectile that is fired from a gun 2. a unit of mass equal to the mass that accelerates at 1 foot/sec/sec when acted upon by a force of 1 pound; approximately 14.5939 kilograms More Definitions → |
shilling | 1. the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents 2. the basic unit of money in Tanzania; equal to 100 cents More Definitions → |
dag | 1. 10 grams 2. a flap along the edge of a garment; used in medieval clothing More Definitions → |
partitioning | 1. an analysis into mutually exclusive categories 2. the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart More Definitions → |
handwriting | 1. something written by hand 2. the activity of writing by hand More Definitions → |
signalling | More Definitions → |
snorkeling | 1. skin diving with a snorkel More Definitions → |
supervising | 1. management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group More Definitions → |
knocking | 1. the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing) More Definitions → |
everlasting | 1. any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color More Definitions → |
bling | 1. flashy, ostentatious jewelry More Definitions → |
shouting | 1. encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators 2. uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement More Definitions → |
ding | 1. a ringing sound 2. an impression in a surface (as made by a blow) More Definitions → |
whipping | 1. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment 2. a sound defeat More Definitions → |
skipping | More Definitions → |
thug | 1. an aggressive and violent young criminal More Definitions → |
plotting | More Definitions → |
popping | 1. a sharp explosive sound as from a gunshot or drawing a cork More Definitions → |
awarding | 1. a grant made by a law court More Definitions → |
jug | 1. a large bottle with a narrow mouth 2. the quantity contained in a jug More Definitions → |
dripping | 1. a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house) 2. the sound of a liquid falling drop by drop More Definitions → |
ripping | More Definitions → |
thriving | More Definitions → |
handspring | 1. an acrobatic feat in which a person goes from a standing position to a handstand and back again More Definitions → |
pug | 1. small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle More Definitions → |
tug | 1. a sudden abrupt pull 2. a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships More Definitions → |
forgetting | More Definitions → |
casing | 1. the housing or outer covering of something 2. the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire More Definitions → |
honoring | 1. conformity with law or custom or practice etc. More Definitions → |
embracing | 1. the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection) More Definitions → |
begging | 1. a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person) More Definitions → |
telemarketing | 1. the use of the telephone as an interactive medium for promotion and sales More Definitions → |
doubling | 1. increase by a factor of two 2. raising the stakes in a card game by a factor of 2 More Definitions → |
embedding | More Definitions → |
banging | 1. a continuing very loud noise 2. the act of subjecting to strong attack More Definitions → |
chewing | 1. biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow More Definitions → |
frightening | 1. the act of inspiring with fear More Definitions → |
matchmaking | 1. mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others More Definitions → |
dazzling | More Definitions → |
curing | 1. the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization More Definitions → |
grounding | 1. education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge 2. fastening electrical equipment to earth More Definitions → |
bookkeeping | 1. the activity of recording business transactions More Definitions → |
fasting | 1. abstaining from food More Definitions → |
pairing | 1. the act of pairing a male and female for reproductive purposes 2. the act of grouping things or people in pairs More Definitions → |
staggering | More Definitions → |
uplifting | 1. the rise of something More Definitions → |
teasing | 1. the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances 2. playful vexation More Definitions → |
emphasizing | 1. the act of giving special importance or significance to something More Definitions → |
spraying | 1. the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft) 2. a quantity of small objects flying through the air More Definitions → |
wellbeing | 1. a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous More Definitions → |
campaigning | 1. the campaign of a candidate to be elected More Definitions → |
bicycling | 1. riding a bicycle More Definitions → |
shrinking | 1. process or result of becoming less or smaller 2. the act of becoming less More Definitions → |
etching | 1. an impression made from an etched plate 2. an etched plate made with the use of acid More Definitions → |
stitching | 1. joining or attaching by stitches More Definitions → |
topping | 1. a flavorful addition on top of a dish More Definitions → |
chilling | 1. the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature More Definitions → |
branching | 1. the act of branching out or dividing into branches More Definitions → |
activating | 1. the activity of causing to have energy and be active More Definitions → |
whitening | 1. changing to a lighter color More Definitions → |
depicting | 1. a representation by picture or portraiture More Definitions → |
soldering | 1. fastening firmly together More Definitions → |
blazing | 1. a strong flame that burns brightly More Definitions → |
trapping | 1. stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse More Definitions → |
plating | 1. a thin coating of metal deposited on a surface 2. the application of a thin coat of metal (as by electrolysis) More Definitions → |
jogging | 1. running at a jog trot as a form of cardiopulmonary exercise More Definitions → |
dieting | 1. the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods) More Definitions → |
haunting | More Definitions → |
waving | 1. the act of signaling by a movement of the hand More Definitions → |
grilling | 1. cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill) More Definitions → |
yelling | 1. uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement More Definitions → |
jig | 1. music in three-four time for dancing a jig 2. a fisherman's lure with one or more hooks that is jerked up and down in the water More Definitions → |
figuring | 1. problem solving that involves numbers or quantities More Definitions → |
crushing | 1. forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority More Definitions → |
mountaineering | 1. the activity of climbing a mountain More Definitions → |
hedgehog | 1. relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur 2. small nocturnal Old World mammal covered with both hair and protective spines More Definitions → |
wheeling | 1. propelling something on wheels More Definitions → |
roaring | 1. a deep prolonged loud noise 2. a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal) More Definitions → |
scratching | 1. a harsh noise made by scraping More Definitions → |
craving | 1. an intense desire for some particular thing More Definitions → |
tearing | 1. shedding tears More Definitions → |
toying | 1. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest More Definitions → |
peacekeeping | 1. the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations) More Definitions → |
revising | 1. editing that involves writing something again More Definitions → |
crawling | 1. a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body More Definitions → |
groundbreaking | 1. the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project More Definitions → |
blooming | 1. the organic process of bearing flowers More Definitions → |
rigging | 1. gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails 2. formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel More Definitions → |
masking | 1. the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it 2. the blocking of one sensation resulting from the presence of another sensation More Definitions → |
blasting | More Definitions → |
taxing | More Definitions → |
icing | 1. the formation of frost or ice on a surface 2. a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes More Definitions → |
substituting | 1. working as a substitute for someone who is ill or on leave of absence More Definitions → |
pretending | 1. the act of giving a false appearance More Definitions → |
ting | 1. a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell More Definitions → |
longing | 1. prolonged unfulfilled desire or need More Definitions → |
disappearing | 1. the act of leaving secretly or without explanation More Definitions → |
misunderstanding | 1. putting the wrong interpretation on 2. an understanding of something that is not correct More Definitions → |
pruning | 1. something that has been pruned off of a plant 2. the act of trimming a plant More Definitions → |
tempting | More Definitions → |
commuting | 1. the travel of a commuter More Definitions → |
veg | 1. edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant More Definitions → |
drifting | 1. aimless wandering from place to place More Definitions → |
canning | More Definitions → |
clubbing | 1. a condition in which the ends of toes and fingers become wide and thick; a symptom of heart or lung disease More Definitions → |
bog | 1. wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation; has poorer drainage than a swamp; soil is unfit for cultivation but can be cut and dried and used for fuel More Definitions → |
iceberg | 1. a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier 2. lettuce with crisp tightly packed light-green leaves in a firm head More Definitions → |
christening | 1. giving a Christian name at baptism More Definitions → |
sag | 1. a shape that sags More Definitions → |
kidnapping | 1. (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment More Definitions → |
inducing | 1. act of bringing about a desired result More Definitions → |
enclosing | 1. the act of enclosing something inside something else More Definitions → |
assembling | 1. the act of gathering something together More Definitions → |
ginseng | 1. aromatic root of ginseng plants 2. Chinese herb with palmately compound leaves and small greenish flowers and forked aromatic roots believed to have medicinal powers More Definitions → |
jag | 1. a sharp projection on an edge or surface 2. a slit in a garment that exposes material of a different color underneath; used in Renaissance clothing More Definitions → |
itching | 1. an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch More Definitions → |
shutting | 1. the act of closing something More Definitions → |
smuggling | 1. secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due More Definitions → |
hawking | 1. the act of selling goods for a living More Definitions → |
composing | 1. the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole 2. musical creation More Definitions → |
twisting | 1. the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean 2. the act of rotating rapidly More Definitions → |
shielding | 1. the act of shielding from harm 2. a shield of lead or concrete intended as a barrier to radiation emitted in nuclear decay More Definitions → |
trimming | 1. the act of adding decoration 2. a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment More Definitions → |
diagnosing | 1. identifying the nature or cause of some phenomenon More Definitions → |
deserving | More Definitions → |
starving | 1. the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine More Definitions → |
weeping | 1. the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds) More Definitions → |
yachting | 1. water travel for pleasure More Definitions → |
booming | More Definitions → |
angling | 1. fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole) More Definitions → |
rewriting | 1. editing that involves writing something again More Definitions → |
nag | 1. someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault 2. an old or over-worked horse More Definitions → |
clipping | 1. an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine 2. cutting down to the desired size or shape More Definitions → |
motivating | 1. the act of motivating; providing incentive More Definitions → |
hopping | More Definitions → |
shading | 1. graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting 2. a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades More Definitions → |
vanishing | 1. a sudden or mysterious disappearance 2. a sudden disappearance from sight More Definitions → |
forging | 1. shaping metal by heating and hammering More Definitions → |
footing | 1. status with respect to the relations between people or groups 2. a relation that provides the foundation for something More Definitions → |
unloading | 1. the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc. More Definitions → |
hauling | 1. the activity of transporting goods by truck More Definitions → |
dipping | More Definitions → |
juggling | 1. the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression 2. throwing and catching several objects simultaneously More Definitions → |
rambling | More Definitions → |
bootleg | 1. whiskey illegally distilled from a corn mash 2. the part of a boot above the instep More Definitions → |
splicing | 1. a junction where two things (as paper or film or magnetic tape) have been joined together More Definitions → |
sweating | 1. the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid More Definitions → |
calming | 1. the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of) More Definitions → |
bong | 1. a dull resonant sound as of a bell More Definitions → |
startling | More Definitions → |
moulding | 1. a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing 2. a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge More Definitions → |
rearing | 1. the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child 2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community More Definitions → |
cog | 1. a subordinate who performs an important but routine function 2. tooth on the rim of gear wheel More Definitions → |
uprising | 1. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another More Definitions → |
backlog | 1. an accumulation of jobs not done or materials not processed that are yet to be dealt with (especially unfilled customer orders for products or services) 2. the large log at the back of a hearth fire More Definitions → |
stalking | 1. a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush 2. the act of following prey stealthily More Definitions → |
prong | 1. a pointed projection More Definitions → |
budding | 1. reproduction of some unicellular organisms (such as yeasts) by growth and specialization followed by the separation by constriction of a part of the parent More Definitions → |
leveling | 1. changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface 2. complete destruction of a building More Definitions → |
beading | 1. ornamentation with beads 2. a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture More Definitions → |
projecting | More Definitions → |
diminishing | More Definitions → |
alerting | 1. a state of readiness to respond 2. a warning serves to make you more alert to danger More Definitions → |
whiting | 1. flesh of a cod-like fish of the Atlantic waters of Europe 2. flesh of any of a number of slender food fishes especially of Atlantic coasts of North America More Definitions → |
fang | 1. an appendage of insects that is capable of injecting venom; usually evolved from the legs 2. canine tooth of a carnivorous animal; used to seize and tear its prey More Definitions → |
netting | 1. a net of transparent fabric with a loose open weave 2. creating nets More Definitions → |
dangling | 1. the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) More Definitions → |
gliding | 1. the activity of flying a glider More Definitions → |
frying | 1. cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle More Definitions → |
waxing | 1. the application of wax to a surface 2. a gradual increase in magnitude or extent More Definitions → |
pleading | 1. (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding More Definitions → |
troubling | More Definitions → |
pacing | 1. (music) the speed at which a composition is to be played 2. walking with slow regular strides More Definitions → |
unfolding | 1. a developmental process More Definitions → |
smog | 1. air pollution by a mixture of smoke and fog More Definitions → |
whispering | 1. a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind 2. speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords More Definitions → |
shedding | 1. the process whereby something is shed 2. loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales More Definitions → |
prompting | 1. persuasion formulated as a suggestion 2. a cue given to a performer (usually the beginning of the next line to be spoken) More Definitions → |
soaking | 1. the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid) 2. the act of making something completely wet More Definitions → |
renewing | More Definitions → |
jog | 1. a sharp change in direction 2. a slow pace of running More Definitions → |
tightening | 1. the act of making something tighter More Definitions → |
creeping | 1. a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body More Definitions → |
gearing | 1. wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed More Definitions → |
freeing | 1. the act of liberating someone or something More Definitions → |
chipping | 1. the act of chipping something More Definitions → |
hedging | 1. any technique designed to reduce or eliminate financial risk; for example, taking two positions that will offset each other if prices change 2. an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement More Definitions → |
cunning | 1. shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception 2. crafty artfulness (especially in deception) More Definitions → |
awning | 1. a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun More Definitions → |
tripping | More Definitions → |
smelling | 1. the act of perceiving the odor of something More Definitions → |
dung | 1. fecal matter of animals More Definitions → |
choking | 1. a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx) 2. the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe More Definitions → |
thinning | 1. the act of diluting something More Definitions → |
parting | 1. the act of departing politely 2. a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions More Definitions → |
narrowing | 1. an instance of becoming narrow 2. a decrease in width More Definitions → |
seasoning | 1. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts 2. the act of adding a seasoning to food More Definitions → |
conveying | 1. act of transferring property title from one person to another More Definitions → |
reckoning | 1. problem solving that involves numbers or quantities 2. a bill for an amount due More Definitions → |
tailoring | 1. the occupation of a tailor More Definitions → |
drumming | 1. the act of playing drums More Definitions → |
patching | 1. the act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it More Definitions → |
abiding | More Definitions → |
sighting | 1. the act of observing More Definitions → |
cling | 1. fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit More Definitions → |
underdog | 1. one at a disadvantage and expected to lose More Definitions → |
snoring | 1. the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound More Definitions → |
trembling | 1. a shaky motion More Definitions → |
seeming | More Definitions → |
tung | 1. Chinese tree bearing seeds that yield tung oil More Definitions → |
swearing | 1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger 2. a commitment to tell the truth (especially in a court of law); to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury More Definitions → |
lingering | 1. the act of tarrying More Definitions → |
blinking | 1. a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly More Definitions → |
mailbag | 1. pouch used in the shipment of mail 2. letter carrier's shoulder bag More Definitions → |
roasting | 1. cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added) More Definitions → |
airing | 1. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate 2. a short excursion (a walk or ride) in the open air More Definitions → |
looping | 1. (computer science) executing the same set of instructions a given number of times or until a specified result is obtained More Definitions → |
gaping | More Definitions → |
insisting | 1. continual and persistent demands More Definitions → |
brushing | 1. the act of brushing your teeth 2. the act of brushing your hair More Definitions → |
shortening | 1. fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods 2. act of decreasing in length More Definitions → |
broadening | 1. the act of making something wider 2. the action of making broader More Definitions → |
cheering | 1. encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators More Definitions → |
uniting | 1. the combination of two or more commercial companies 2. the act of making or becoming a single unit More Definitions → |
hooking | 1. a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer More Definitions → |
billabong | 1. a stagnant pool of water in the bed of a stream that flows intermittently 2. a branch of a river made by water flowing from the main stream only when the water level is high More Definitions → |
grating | 1. a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air 2. a frame of iron bars to hold a fire More Definitions → |
bunting | 1. a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc. 2. any of numerous seed-eating songbirds of Europe or North America More Definitions → |
weakening | 1. becoming weaker 2. the act of reducing the strength of something More Definitions → |
babysitting | 1. the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home More Definitions → |
taping | 1. a recording made on magnetic tape More Definitions → |
coughing | 1. a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis More Definitions → |
leapfrog | 1. advancing as if in the child's game, by leaping over obstacles or competitors 2. a game in which one child bends down and another leaps over More Definitions → |
summing | More Definitions → |
screwing | 1. slang for sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
barring | 1. the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto More Definitions → |
brainstorming | 1. a group problem-solving technique in which members spontaneously share ideas and solutions More Definitions → |
deriving | 1. (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase More Definitions → |
plugging | More Definitions → |
snug | 1. a small secluded room More Definitions → |
fastening | 1. restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place 2. the act of fastening things together More Definitions → |
flirting | 1. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest More Definitions → |
railing | 1. a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports 2. material for making rails or rails collectively More Definitions → |
trolling | 1. angling by drawing a baited line through the water More Definitions → |
cushioning | 1. artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort More Definitions → |
squeezing | 1. the act of gripping and pressing firmly More Definitions → |
chanting | 1. the act of singing in a monotonous tone More Definitions → |
officiating | 1. the act of umpiring More Definitions → |
hardening | 1. abnormal hardening or thickening of tissue 2. the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization More Definitions → |
grieving | More Definitions → |
easing | 1. a change for the better 2. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) More Definitions → |
waning | 1. a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent More Definitions → |
tending | 1. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something More Definitions → |
stemming | More Definitions → |
zig | 1. an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions More Definitions → |
brig | 1. two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts 2. a penal institution (especially on board a ship) More Definitions → |
appalling | 1. an experience that appalls More Definitions → |
ticking | 1. a metallic tapping sound 2. a strong fabric used for mattress and pillow covers More Definitions → |
webbing | 1. something forming a web (as between the toes of birds) 2. a narrow closely woven tape; used in upholstery or for seat belts More Definitions → |
nutmeg | 1. East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace 2. hard aromatic seed of the nutmeg tree used as spice when grated or ground More Definitions → |
reclining | 1. the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position More Definitions → |
colouring | 1. a digestible substance used to give color to food 2. a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect More Definitions → |
venting | 1. the act of venting More Definitions → |
clog | 1. footwear usually with wooden soles 2. any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction More Definitions → |
banding | 1. a stripe or stripes of contrasting color 2. an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material More Definitions → |
deepening | 1. a process of becoming deeper and more profound More Definitions → |
boomerang | 1. a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower 2. a miscalculation that recoils on its maker More Definitions → |
sizzling | More Definitions → |
hogg | 1. a sheep up to the age of one year; one yet to be sheared More Definitions → |
howling | 1. a long loud emotional utterance More Definitions → |
compounding | 1. the act of combining things to form a new whole More Definitions → |
dismantling | 1. the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery) More Definitions → |
scaffolding | 1. a system of scaffolds More Definitions → |
boasting | 1. speaking of yourself in superlatives More Definitions → |
unifying | More Definitions → |
mahjong | 1. Chinese game played by 4 people with 144 tiles More Definitions → |
steaming | More Definitions → |
sprang | More Definitions → |
centering | 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something 2. (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back More Definitions → |
shipbuilding | 1. the construction of ships More Definitions → |
tumbling | 1. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat More Definitions → |
peeling | 1. loss of bits of outer skin by peeling or shedding or coming off in scales More Definitions → |
conveyancing | 1. act of transferring property title from one person to another More Definitions → |
annealing | 1. hardening something by heat treatment More Definitions → |
glittering | More Definitions → |
carpeting | 1. floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile) More Definitions → |
yearning | 1. prolonged unfulfilled desire or need More Definitions → |
edging | 1. border consisting of anything placed on the edge to finish something (such as a fringe on clothing or on a rug) More Definitions → |
aching | 1. a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain More Definitions → |
jamming | 1. deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems More Definitions → |
slicing | 1. a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer 2. the act of cutting into slices More Definitions → |
skydiving | 1. performing acrobatics in free fall before pulling the ripcord of a parachute More Definitions → |
shrug | 1. a gesture involving the shoulders More Definitions → |
loathing | 1. hate coupled with disgust More Definitions → |
poking | 1. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) More Definitions → |
foraging | 1. the act of searching for food and provisions More Definitions → |
wetting | 1. the act of making something wet 2. a euphemism for urination More Definitions → |
mooring | 1. a place where a craft can be made fast 2. (nautical) a line that holds an object (especially a boat) in place More Definitions → |
drawstring | 1. a tie consisting of a cord that goes through a seam around an opening More Definitions → |
wading | 1. walking with your feet in shallow water More Definitions → |
grasping | 1. understanding with difficulty 2. the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) More Definitions → |
hugging | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
stroking | 1. a light touch with the hands More Definitions → |
buzzing | More Definitions → |
schilling | 1. formerly the basic unit of money in Austria More Definitions → |
seedling | 1. young plant or tree grown from a seed More Definitions → |
fueling | 1. the activity of supplying or taking on fuel More Definitions → |
roving | 1. travelling about without any clear destination More Definitions → |
nog | 1. a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface 2. a wooden block built into a masonry wall so that joinery structure can be nailed to it More Definitions → |
piling | 1. a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure More Definitions → |
weaning | 1. the act of substituting other food for the mother's milk in the diet of a child or young mammal More Definitions → |
looting | 1. plundering during riots or in wartime More Definitions → |
humming | 1. a humming noise 2. the act of singing with closed lips More Definitions → |
ranting | 1. a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion More Definitions → |
fling | 1. a usually brief attempt 2. a brief indulgence of your impulses More Definitions → |
stabbing | More Definitions → |
bushing | 1. an insulating liner in an opening through which conductors pass 2. a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction More Definitions → |
spitting | 1. the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) More Definitions → |
raving | 1. declaiming wildly More Definitions → |
rallying | 1. the act of mobilizing for a common purpose 2. the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort More Definitions → |
priming | 1. the act of making something ready 2. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant More Definitions → |
softening | 1. the process of becoming softer More Definitions → |
waterproofing | 1. the act of treating something to make it repel water 2. a coating capable of making a surface waterproof More Definitions → |
worsening | 1. process of changing to an inferior state 2. changing something with the result that it becomes worse More Definitions → |
metalworking | 1. the activity of making things out of metal in a skillful manner More Definitions → |
groundhog | 1. reddish brown North American marmot More Definitions → |
kneeling | 1. supporting yourself on your knees More Definitions → |
printmaking | 1. artistic design and manufacture of prints as woodcuts or silkscreens More Definitions → |
leaping | 1. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards More Definitions → |
pang | 1. a sudden sharp feeling 2. a mental pain or distress More Definitions → |
swag | 1. valuable goods 2. goods or money obtained illegally More Definitions → |
inquiring | 1. a request for information More Definitions → |
praising | More Definitions → |
wrecking | 1. the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled 2. destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined More Definitions → |
trampling | 1. the sound of heavy treading or stomping More Definitions → |
snapping | More Definitions → |
slamming | More Definitions → |
tampering | 1. the act of altering something secretly or improperly More Definitions → |
rooting | 1. the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow More Definitions → |
brag | 1. an instance of boastful talk More Definitions → |
snag | 1. a sharp protuberance 2. a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest More Definitions → |
striping | 1. the act of marking with stripes More Definitions → |
shag | 1. a strong coarse tobacco that has been shredded 2. a matted tangle of hair or fiber More Definitions → |
interlocking | 1. contact by fitting together 2. the act of interlocking or meshing More Definitions → |
tiling | 1. the application of tiles to cover a surface More Definitions → |
sprawling | 1. an ungainly posture with arms and legs spread about More Definitions → |
wrongdoing | 1. departure from what is ethically acceptable 2. activity that transgresses moral or civil law More Definitions → |
surfacing | 1. emerging to the surface and becoming apparent More Definitions → |
conquering | 1. the act of conquering More Definitions → |
bracing | 1. a structural member used to stiffen a framework More Definitions → |
wag | 1. a witty amusing person who makes jokes 2. causing to move repeatedly from side to side More Definitions → |
strapping | More Definitions → |
hairdressing | 1. a toiletry for the hair 2. care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair More Definitions → |
keg | 1. the quantity contained in a keg 2. small cask or barrel More Definitions → |
mocking | More Definitions → |
slag | 1. the scum formed by oxidation at the surface of molten metals More Definitions → |
fledgling | 1. any new participant in some activity 2. young bird that has just fledged or become capable of flying More Definitions → |
scraping | 1. (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected 2. a harsh noise made by scraping More Definitions → |
throbbing | 1. an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart) 2. a sound with a strong rhythmic beat More Definitions → |
ladybug | 1. small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests More Definitions → |
whistling | 1. the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture 2. the act of whistling a tune More Definitions → |
lightening | 1. descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped 2. changing to a lighter color More Definitions → |
capping | More Definitions → |
shuffling | 1. walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet 2. the act of mixing cards haphazardly More Definitions → |
rotting | 1. (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action More Definitions → |
twig | 1. a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year More Definitions → |
whopping | More Definitions → |
racking | More Definitions → |
dyeing | 1. the use of dye to change the color of something permanently More Definitions → |
focussing | 1. the concentration of attention or energy on something More Definitions → |
eavesdropping | More Definitions → |
blotting | More Definitions → |
unveiling | 1. putting on display for the first time 2. the act of beginning something new More Definitions → |
burg | 1. colloquial American term for a town More Definitions → |
gleaming | 1. a flash of light (especially reflected light) 2. an appearance of reflected light More Definitions → |
sledding | 1. the sport of riding on a sled or sleigh 2. advancing toward a goal More Definitions → |
trig | 1. the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions More Definitions → |
clapping | 1. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together More Definitions → |
blitzkrieg | 1. a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment More Definitions → |
converging | 1. the act of converging (coming closer) More Definitions → |
underpinning | More Definitions → |
tingling | 1. a somatic sensation as from many tiny stings More Definitions → |
blinding | More Definitions → |
lagging | 1. insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat More Definitions → |
uncovering | 1. the removal of covering 2. the act of discovering something More Definitions → |
cladding | 1. a protective covering that protects the outside of a building More Definitions → |
incurring | 1. acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable) More Definitions → |
leaching | 1. the process of leaching More Definitions → |
oblong | 1. a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation More Definitions → |
matting | 1. a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp) 2. mounting consisting of a border or background for a picture More Definitions → |
overflowing | More Definitions → |
ballooning | 1. flying in a balloon More Definitions → |
shitting | 1. the elimination of fecal waste through the anus More Definitions → |
straining | 1. an intense or violent exertion 2. the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean More Definitions → |
hijacking | 1. robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force More Definitions → |
emptying | 1. the act of removing the contents of something More Definitions → |
downsizing | 1. the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable More Definitions → |
shearing | 1. removing by cutting off or clipping More Definitions → |
ruining | 1. destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined More Definitions → |
enticing | More Definitions → |
equipping | 1. the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war More Definitions → |
telecommuting | 1. employment at home while communicating with the workplace by phone or fax or modem More Definitions → |
rung | 1. a crosspiece between the legs of a chair 2. one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder More Definitions → |
frosting | 1. a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes More Definitions → |
seizing | 1. small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together 2. the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) More Definitions → |
hatching | 1. the production of young from an egg 2. shading consisting of multiple crossing lines More Definitions → |
condensing | 1. the act of increasing the density of something More Definitions → |
shredding | More Definitions → |
shattering | 1. the act of breaking something into small pieces More Definitions → |
retraining | 1. training for a new occupation More Definitions → |
bragging | 1. an instance of boastful talk More Definitions → |
grinning | 1. a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement More Definitions → |
zag | 1. an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions More Definitions → |
riveting | More Definitions → |
upbringing | 1. properties acquired during a person's formative years 2. helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community More Definitions → |
foaming | More Definitions → |
tinting | 1. the act of adding a tinge of color More Definitions → |
cyborg | 1. a human being whose body has been taken over in whole or in part by electromechanical devices More Definitions → |
sheepdog | 1. any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep More Definitions → |
bioengineering | 1. the branch of engineering science in which biological science is used to study the relation between workers and their environments More Definitions → |
portraying | 1. a representation by picture or portraiture More Definitions → |
weightlifting | 1. bodybuilding by exercise that involves lifting weights More Definitions → |
motorcycling | 1. riding a motorcycle More Definitions → |
fingerprinting | 1. the procedure of taking inked impressions of a person's fingerprints for the purpose of identification More Definitions → |
refueling | 1. the activity of supplying or taking on fuel More Definitions → |
erg | 1. a cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter More Definitions → |
grappling | 1. the act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat 2. the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down More Definitions → |
hammering | 1. the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows) More Definitions → |
mingling | 1. the action of people mingling and coming into contact More Definitions → |
bundling | 1. a onetime custom during courtship of unmarried couples occupying the same bed without undressing 2. the act of binding something into a bundle More Definitions → |
overheating | 1. excessive heating More Definitions → |
slashing | More Definitions → |
paragliding | 1. gliding in a parasail More Definitions → |
burying | 1. concealing something under the ground More Definitions → |
voicing | 1. the act of adjusting an organ pipe (or wind instrument) so that it conforms to the standards of tone and pitch and color More Definitions → |
bruising | More Definitions → |
flogging | 1. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment More Definitions → |
greening | 1. the phenomenon of vitality and freshness being restored More Definitions → |
nodding | More Definitions → |
sheeting | 1. fabric from which bed sheets are made More Definitions → |
grafting | 1. the act of grafting something onto something else More Definitions → |
crowding | 1. a situation in which people or things are crowded together More Definitions → |
nagging | More Definitions → |
slapping | More Definitions → |
slaying | 1. unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being More Definitions → |
thundering | More Definitions → |
halting | More Definitions → |
reviving | More Definitions → |
stinging | 1. a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung More Definitions → |
scarring | More Definitions → |
upsetting | More Definitions → |
devising | 1. the act that results in something coming to be More Definitions → |
compressing | 1. applying pressure More Definitions → |
lecturing | 1. teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class) More Definitions → |
fooling | More Definitions → |
blistering | 1. the formation of vesicles in or beneath the skin More Definitions → |
torturing | 1. the deliberate, systematic, or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons in an attempt to force another person to yield information or to make a confession or for any other reason More Definitions → |
synchronizing | 1. the relation that exists when things occur at the same time 2. an adjustment that causes something to occur or recur in unison More Definitions → |
tiring | More Definitions → |
convening | 1. the act of convening More Definitions → |
piloting | 1. the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place 2. the occupation of a pilot More Definitions → |
pampering | 1. the act of indulging or gratifying a desire More Definitions → |
hurling | 1. a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each More Definitions → |
teleconferencing | 1. a conference of people who are in different locations that is made possible by the use of such telecommunications equipment as closed-circuit television More Definitions → |
extinguishing | 1. the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning More Definitions → |
shareholding | 1. a holding in the form of shares of corporations More Definitions → |
typesetting | More Definitions → |
dissolving | 1. the process of going into solution More Definitions → |
starling | 1. gregarious birds native to the Old World More Definitions → |
clotting | 1. the process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid More Definitions → |
belling | 1. a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple More Definitions → |
surging | More Definitions → |
flagging | 1. flagstones collectively 2. a walk of flagstones More Definitions → |
wounding | 1. the act of inflicting a wound More Definitions → |
birthing | 1. the process of giving birth More Definitions → |
shadowing | 1. the act of following someone secretly More Definitions → |
wailing | 1. loud cries made while weeping More Definitions → |
brooding | 1. sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body 2. persistent morbid meditation on a problem More Definitions → |
thickening | 1. any material used to thicken 2. any thickened enlargement More Definitions → |
rationing | 1. the act of rationing More Definitions → |
bowing | 1. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting 2. managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument More Definitions → |
crippling | More Definitions → |
forbidding | 1. an official prohibition or edict against something More Definitions → |
sparring | 1. an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage 2. making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer More Definitions → |
distressing | More Definitions → |
gelding | 1. castrated male horse More Definitions → |
socializing | 1. the act of meeting for social purposes More Definitions → |
scrubbing | 1. the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water More Definitions → |
blushing | More Definitions → |
courting | 1. a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage) More Definitions → |
lading | 1. goods carried by a large vehicle More Definitions → |
churning | More Definitions → |
dodging | 1. nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do 2. a statement that evades the question by cleverness or trickery More Definitions → |
rousing | 1. the act of arousing More Definitions → |
petting | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
warring | More Definitions → |
housewarming | 1. a party of people assembled to celebrate moving into a new home More Definitions → |
musing | 1. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration More Definitions → |
rattling | 1. a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders) More Definitions → |
programing | 1. setting an order and time for planned events 2. creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something More Definitions → |
dwindling | 1. a becoming gradually less More Definitions → |
childbearing | 1. the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child More Definitions → |
rejoicing | 1. a feeling of great happiness 2. the utterance of sounds expressing great joy More Definitions → |
dialling | More Definitions → |
rehearing | 1. the act of hearing again More Definitions → |
yearling | 1. a young child who is just beginning to walk 2. a racehorse considered one year old until the second Jan. 1 following its birth More Definitions → |
wrenching | More Definitions → |
concealing | 1. the activity of keeping something secret More Definitions → |
harrowing | More Definitions → |
shivering | 1. a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever More Definitions → |
purging | 1. an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements 2. the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge More Definitions → |
lacing | 1. a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage 2. a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment) More Definitions → |
teething | 1. the eruption through the gums of baby teeth More Definitions → |
clocking | 1. the time taken to traverse a measured course More Definitions → |
energizing | 1. the activity of causing to have energy and be active More Definitions → |
hag | 1. an ugly evil-looking old woman 2. eellike cyclostome having a tongue with horny teeth in a round mouth surrounded by eight tentacles; feeds on dead or trapped fishes by boring into their bodies More Definitions → |
dunning | More Definitions → |
pinning | 1. a mutual promise of a couple not to date anyone else; on college campuses it was once signaled by the giving of a fraternity pin More Definitions → |
refilling | 1. filling again by supplying what has been used up More Definitions → |
sportfishing | 1. the act of someone who fishes as a diversion More Definitions → |
furlong | 1. a unit of length equal to 220 yards More Definitions → |
phrasing | 1. the grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line 2. the manner in which something is expressed in words More Definitions → |
panning | More Definitions → |
scouring | 1. moving over territory to search for something 2. the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water More Definitions → |
stinking | More Definitions → |
doubting | More Definitions → |
dubbing | 1. a new soundtrack that is added to a film More Definitions → |
snorting | 1. an act of forcible exhalation More Definitions → |
eroding | 1. (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively More Definitions → |
curbing | 1. an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) More Definitions → |
zigzag | 1. an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions More Definitions → |
gosling | 1. young goose More Definitions → |
plastering | 1. the application of plaster More Definitions → |
sneezing | 1. a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose More Definitions → |
subheading | 1. a heading of a subdivision of a text More Definitions → |
lifesaving | 1. saving the lives of drowning persons More Definitions → |
homing | More Definitions → |
swig | 1. a large and hurried swallow More Definitions → |
beaming | More Definitions → |
bugging | More Definitions → |
plowing | 1. tilling the land with a plow More Definitions → |
surpassing | More Definitions → |
teg | 1. two-year-old sheep More Definitions → |
searing | More Definitions → |
arming | 1. the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war More Definitions → |
stalling | 1. a tactic used to mislead or delay More Definitions → |
regaining | 1. getting something back again More Definitions → |
tog | More Definitions → |
lengthening | 1. the act of prolonging something More Definitions → |
thrusting | 1. a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) More Definitions → |
squatting | 1. exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles 2. the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels More Definitions → |
splashing | 1. the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface 2. the act of scattering water about haphazardly More Definitions → |
dogging | More Definitions → |
roping | 1. capturing cattle or horses with a lasso More Definitions → |
gunning | More Definitions → |
debriefing | 1. report of a mission or task More Definitions → |
skimming | 1. the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid 2. reading or glancing through quickly More Definitions → |
sprinkling | 1. a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly 2. a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby More Definitions → |
hamstring | 1. one of the tendons at the back of the knee More Definitions → |
imprinting | 1. a learning process in early life whereby species specific patterns of behavior are established More Definitions → |
shelling | 1. the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target More Definitions → |
banqueting | 1. eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment) More Definitions → |
dimming | More Definitions → |
loosening | 1. an occurrence of control or strength weakening 2. the act of making something less tight More Definitions → |
tantalizing | More Definitions → |
sickening | More Definitions → |
undoing | 1. an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done) 2. loosening the ties that fasten something More Definitions → |
vying | More Definitions → |
sagging | More Definitions → |
overhang | 1. projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else More Definitions → |
sobbing | 1. convulsive gasp made while weeping More Definitions → |
censoring | 1. counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy 2. deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances More Definitions → |
lapping | 1. covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles) More Definitions → |
poaching | 1. cooking in simmering liquid More Definitions → |
pulsing | 1. (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients) More Definitions → |
sputtering | 1. the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively More Definitions → |
idling | 1. having no employment More Definitions → |
wheezing | More Definitions → |
panting | 1. breathing heavily (as after exertion) 2. any fabric used to make trousers More Definitions → |
bagging | 1. coarse fabric used for bags or sacks More Definitions → |
brainwashing | 1. forcible indoctrination into a new set of attitudes and beliefs More Definitions → |
quarrying | 1. the extraction of building stone or slate from an open surface quarry More Definitions → |
warping | 1. a moral or mental distortion More Definitions → |
sprouting | 1. the process whereby seeds or spores sprout and begin to grow More Definitions → |
summoning | 1. calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations More Definitions → |
baring | 1. the removal of covering More Definitions → |
indulging | 1. the act of indulging or gratifying a desire More Definitions → |
farting | 1. a reflex that expels intestinal gas through the anus More Definitions → |
babbling | 1. gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby More Definitions → |
twinning | More Definitions → |
vacationing | 1. the act of taking a vacation More Definitions → |
darkening | 1. changing to a darker color More Definitions → |
ranching | 1. farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle) More Definitions → |
toasting | 1. cooking to a brown crispiness over a fire or on a grill More Definitions → |
shoestring | 1. a lace used for fastening shoes 2. a small amount of money More Definitions → |
whirling | 1. the act of rotating in a circle or spiral More Definitions → |
scorching | More Definitions → |
canvassing | 1. persuasion of voters in a political campaign More Definitions → |
levelling | More Definitions → |
zing | 1. a brief high-pitched buzzing or humming sound 2. the activeness of an energetic personality More Definitions → |
throng | 1. a large gathering of people More Definitions → |
rinsing | 1. the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing More Definitions → |
flapping | 1. the motion made by flapping up and down More Definitions → |
punting | 1. (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground More Definitions → |
thrashing | 1. a sound defeat 2. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows More Definitions → |
thumping | 1. a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) More Definitions → |
quenching | 1. the act of extinguishing; causing to stop burning More Definitions → |
baiting | 1. harassment especially of a tethered animal More Definitions → |
crag | 1. a steep rugged rock or cliff More Definitions → |
oncoming | 1. the beginning or early stages More Definitions → |
paring | 1. a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something 2. (usually plural) a part of a fruit or vegetable that is pared or cut off; especially the skin or peel More Definitions → |
humbug | 1. pretentious or silly talk or writing 2. communication (written or spoken) intended to deceive More Definitions → |
anointing | 1. the act of applying oil or an oily liquid More Definitions → |
ripening | 1. coming to full development; becoming mature 2. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time More Definitions → |
simmering | 1. cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil More Definitions → |
stifling | 1. forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority More Definitions → |
tapering | 1. the act of gradually lowering the size or amount More Definitions → |
screeching | 1. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry 2. sharp piercing cry More Definitions → |
flavoring | 1. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts More Definitions → |
vlog | 1. Regular videos on the Web typically by a single independent author More Definitions → |
meddling | 1. the act of altering something secretly or improperly More Definitions → |
erecting | 1. the act of building or putting up More Definitions → |
pitting | 1. the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion More Definitions → |
reordering | 1. a rearrangement in a different order More Definitions → |
sarong | 1. a loose skirt consisting of brightly colored fabric wrapped around the body; worn by both women and men in the South Pacific More Definitions → |
winemaking | 1. the craft and science of growing grapes and making wine More Definitions → |
dawning | 1. the first light of day More Definitions → |
repositioning | 1. the act of placing in a new position More Definitions → |
belting | 1. the material of which belts are made More Definitions → |
hindering | More Definitions → |
sifting | 1. the act of separating grain from chaff More Definitions → |
reverting | 1. a failure to maintain a higher state More Definitions → |
twitching | 1. a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition More Definitions → |
bickering | 1. a quarrel about petty points More Definitions → |
fondling | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
recounting | 1. an act of narration More Definitions → |
grueling | More Definitions → |
yawning | 1. an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom More Definitions → |
raiding | More Definitions → |
seething | More Definitions → |
rioting | 1. a state of disorder involving group violence More Definitions → |
reprinting | 1. a publication (such as a book) that is reprinted without changes or editing and offered again for sale More Definitions → |
lessening | 1. a change downward More Definitions → |
outpouring | 1. a natural flow of ground water 2. a sudden rapid flow (as of water) More Definitions → |
equating | 1. the act of regarding as equal More Definitions → |
bobbing | More Definitions → |
quivering | 1. a shaky motion 2. the act of vibrating More Definitions → |
spoiling | 1. the process of becoming spoiled 2. the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it More Definitions → |
twinkling | 1. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) More Definitions → |
orang | 1. large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits More Definitions → |
painstaking | More Definitions → |
mending | 1. garments that must be repaired 2. the act of putting something in working order again More Definitions → |
receding | 1. a slow or gradual disappearance 2. the act of becoming more distant More Definitions → |
smothering | More Definitions → |
oozing | 1. the process of seeping More Definitions → |
prying | 1. offensive inquisitiveness More Definitions → |
smacking | 1. the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand More Definitions → |
caressing | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
deafening | More Definitions → |
jarring | More Definitions → |
posturing | 1. adopting a vain conceited posture More Definitions → |
disarming | 1. act of reducing or depriving of arms More Definitions → |
taunting | 1. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing More Definitions → |
calving | 1. giving birth to a calf More Definitions → |
shortcoming | 1. a failing or deficiency More Definitions → |
balloting | 1. a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative More Definitions → |
skirting | More Definitions → |
kindling | 1. material for starting a fire 2. the act of setting something on fire More Definitions → |
debunking | 1. the exposure of falseness or pretensions More Definitions → |
bullfrog | 1. largest North American frog; highly aquatic with a deep-pitched voice More Definitions → |
trotting | More Definitions → |
combing | 1. the act of drawing a comb through hair More Definitions → |
delegating | 1. authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions More Definitions → |
crackling | 1. the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered 2. the sharp sound of snapping noises More Definitions → |
extenuating | More Definitions → |
rapping | More Definitions → |
timekeeping | 1. the act or process of determining the time More Definitions → |
feasting | 1. eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment) More Definitions → |
shoplifting | 1. the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store More Definitions → |
muttering | 1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech 2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone More Definitions → |
fluttering | 1. the motion made by flapping up and down More Definitions → |
fug | 1. (British informal) an airless smoky smelly atmosphere More Definitions → |
curving | More Definitions → |
wellspring | 1. the source of water for a well 2. an abundant source More Definitions → |
gulag | 1. a Russian prison camp for political prisoners More Definitions → |
thawing | 1. the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid 2. warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt More Definitions → |
overtaking | 1. going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it More Definitions → |
duckling | 1. flesh of a young domestic duck 2. young duck More Definitions → |
rumbling | 1. a loud low dull continuous noise More Definitions → |
warthog | 1. African wild swine with warty protuberances on the face and large protruding tusks More Definitions → |
vetting | More Definitions → |
blossoming | 1. the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms More Definitions → |
caulking | 1. a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight More Definitions → |
enlisting | 1. the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.) More Definitions → |
spouting | More Definitions → |
humbling | More Definitions → |
battering | 1. the act of subjecting to strong attack More Definitions → |
arching | More Definitions → |
beekeeping | 1. the cultivation of bees on a commercial scale for the production of honey More Definitions → |
paneling | 1. a panel or section of panels in a wall or door More Definitions → |
dampening | 1. the act of making something slightly wet More Definitions → |
hissing | 1. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) More Definitions → |
growling | 1. a gruff or angry utterance (suggestive of the growling of an animal) 2. the sound of growling (as made by animals) More Definitions → |
peddling | 1. the act of selling goods for a living More Definitions → |
lashing | 1. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment 2. rope that is used for fastening something to something else More Definitions → |
outfitting | 1. the act of renovating and fitting out a ship More Definitions → |
stoning | 1. the act of pelting with stones; punishment inflicted by throwing stones at the victim (even unto death) More Definitions → |
remaking | 1. creation that is created again or anew More Definitions → |
knotting | More Definitions → |
hoarding | 1. large outdoor signboard More Definitions → |
retrofitting | More Definitions → |
twang | 1. a sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string) 2. exaggerated nasality in speech (as in some regional dialects) More Definitions → |
scheming | More Definitions → |
picturing | 1. visual imagery 2. visual representation as by photography or painting More Definitions → |
suckling | 1. an infant considered in relation to its nurse 2. a young mammal that has not been weaned More Definitions → |
heaving | 1. an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) 2. breathing heavily (as after exertion) More Definitions → |
railroading | 1. the activity of designing and constructing and operating railroads More Definitions → |
cowling | 1. protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine More Definitions → |
envisioning | 1. visual imagery More Definitions → |
stargazing | 1. observation of the stars More Definitions → |
kitbag | 1. a knapsack (usually for a soldier) More Definitions → |
chattering | 1. the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine 2. the high-pitched continuing noise made by animals (birds or monkeys) More Definitions → |
transplanting | 1. the act of removing something from one location and introducing it in another location More Definitions → |
imparting | 1. the transmission of information More Definitions → |
penning | 1. the act of creating written works More Definitions → |
tunnelling | More Definitions → |
lynching | 1. putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law More Definitions → |
hotdog | 1. someone who performs dangerous stunts to attract attention to himself 2. a frankfurter served hot on a bun More Definitions → |
chafing | 1. soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction More Definitions → |
soiling | 1. the act of soiling something More Definitions → |
publicizing | 1. the business of drawing public attention to goods and services More Definitions → |
beanbag | 1. a small cloth bag filled with dried beans; thrown in games More Definitions → |
inbreeding | 1. the act of mating closely related individuals More Definitions → |
texting | 1. the act of sending messages via SMS More Definitions → |
beheading | 1. execution by cutting off the victim's head 2. killing by cutting off the head More Definitions → |
puffing | 1. blowing tobacco smoke out into the air 2. an act of forcible exhalation More Definitions → |
sheathing | 1. protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior More Definitions → |
cupping | 1. a treatment in which evacuated cups are applied to the skin to draw blood through the surface More Definitions → |
upping | More Definitions → |
fruiting | More Definitions → |
slog | More Definitions → |
meatpacking | 1. wholesale packaging of meat for future sale (including slaughtering and processing and distribution to retailers) More Definitions → |
withering | 1. any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) More Definitions → |
shoring | 1. a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support 2. the act of propping up with shores More Definitions → |
marshalling | More Definitions → |
safekeeping | 1. the responsibility of a guardian or keeper More Definitions → |
hurrying | 1. changing location rapidly More Definitions → |
cuddling | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
rippling | 1. a small wave on the surface of a liquid More Definitions → |
mumbling | 1. indistinct enunciation 2. ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth) More Definitions → |
braiding | 1. trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains More Definitions → |
tugging | More Definitions → |
coursing | 1. hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent More Definitions → |
racketeering | 1. engaging in a racket More Definitions → |
parasailing | 1. gliding in a parasail More Definitions → |
caning | 1. work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches) More Definitions → |
overeating | 1. eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins) More Definitions → |
stockpiling | 1. accumulating and storing a reserve supply More Definitions → |
grumbling | 1. a loud low dull continuous noise 2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone More Definitions → |
conceding | 1. the act of conceding or yielding More Definitions → |
throttling | 1. the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe More Definitions → |
ducking | 1. hunting ducks 2. the act of wetting something by submerging it More Definitions → |
perusing | 1. reading carefully with intent to remember More Definitions → |
bookbinding | 1. the craft of binding books More Definitions → |
rusting | 1. the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water More Definitions → |
aqualung | 1. a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus More Definitions → |
farthing | 1. a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of a penny More Definitions → |
forking | 1. the place where something divides into branches 2. the act of branching out or dividing into branches More Definitions → |
winking | 1. a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly More Definitions → |
faulting | 1. (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other More Definitions → |
grog | 1. rum cut with water More Definitions → |
wooing | 1. a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage) More Definitions → |
sacking | 1. coarse fabric used for bags or sacks 2. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) More Definitions → |
mistaking | 1. putting the wrong interpretation on More Definitions → |
lemming | 1. any of various short-tailed furry-footed rodents of circumpolar distribution More Definitions → |
eggnog | 1. a punch made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs and usually alcoholic liquor More Definitions → |
writhing | More Definitions → |
rustling | 1. the stealing of cattle 2. a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind More Definitions → |
parachuting | 1. descent with a parachute More Definitions → |
wavering | 1. indecision in speech or action 2. the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes More Definitions → |
bumbling | More Definitions → |
professing | 1. an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion More Definitions → |
nestling | 1. young bird not yet fledged 2. a young person of either sex More Definitions → |
lamenting | More Definitions → |
faltering | 1. the act of pausing uncertainly More Definitions → |
fattening | More Definitions → |
crocheting | 1. needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle 2. creating a garment of needlework More Definitions → |
dribbling | 1. the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks More Definitions → |
dowsing | 1. searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod More Definitions → |
wrangling | 1. an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) More Definitions → |
mopping | 1. cleaning with a mop More Definitions → |
misspelling | 1. a spelling that is incorrect More Definitions → |
daydreaming | 1. absentminded dreaming while awake More Definitions → |
meshing | 1. contact by fitting together 2. an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals More Definitions → |
suffocating | More Definitions → |
vaulting | 1. (architecture) a vaulted structure 2. a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down More Definitions → |
gossiping | 1. a conversation that spreads personal information about other people More Definitions → |
hamming | 1. poor acting by a ham actor More Definitions → |
trifling | 1. the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working More Definitions → |
blaring | 1. a loud harsh or strident noise More Definitions → |
wring | 1. a twisting squeeze More Definitions → |
shrieking | 1. sharp piercing cry 2. a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry More Definitions → |
smattering | 1. a small number or amount 2. a slight or superficial understanding of a subject More Definitions → |
clang | 1. a loud resonant repeating noise More Definitions → |
inkling | 1. a slight suggestion or vague understanding More Definitions → |
ploughing | 1. tilling the land with a plow More Definitions → |
chug | 1. the dull explosive noise made by an engine More Definitions → |
limping | 1. disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet More Definitions → |
refereeing | 1. the act of umpiring More Definitions → |
homemaking | 1. the management of a household More Definitions → |
symbolizing | 1. the act of representing something with a symbol More Definitions → |
birdsong | 1. the characteristic sound produced by a bird More Definitions → |
oolong | 1. Chinese tea leaves that have been partially fermented before being dried More Definitions → |
distilling | More Definitions → |
dithering | 1. the process of representing intermediate colors by patterns of tiny colored dots that simulate the desired color More Definitions → |
teleworking | 1. employment at home while communicating with the workplace by phone or fax or modem More Definitions → |
lumbering | 1. the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber More Definitions → |
instilling | 1. teaching or impressing upon the mind by frequent instruction or repetition More Definitions → |
indwelling | More Definitions → |
jitterbug | 1. a jerky American dance that was popular in the 1940s More Definitions → |
guzzling | 1. the drinking of large mouthfuls rapidly More Definitions → |
foreboding | 1. a feeling of evil to come 2. an unfavorable omen More Definitions → |
tailing | 1. the act of following someone secretly More Definitions → |
threshing | 1. the separation of grain or seeds from the husks and straw More Definitions → |
straying | More Definitions → |
sapling | 1. young tree More Definitions → |
seafaring | 1. the work of a sailor 2. travel by water More Definitions → |
socialising | 1. the act of meeting for social purposes More Definitions → |
dumpling | 1. small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough 2. dessert made by baking fruit wrapped in pastry More Definitions → |
prodding | 1. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something More Definitions → |
severing | 1. the act of severing More Definitions → |
shutterbug | 1. a photography enthusiast More Definitions → |
bung | 1. a plug used to close a hole in a barrel or flask More Definitions → |
franking | 1. device or marking such as postage stamp, printed or stamped impressions, codings, labels, manuscript writings, or any other authorized form of markings affixed or applied to mails to qualify them to be postally serviced. More Definitions → |
mung | 1. seed of the mung bean plant; used for food 2. seed of the mung bean plant More Definitions → |
hankering | 1. a yearning for something or to do something More Definitions → |
toiling | More Definitions → |
voiding | 1. the bodily process of discharging waste matter More Definitions → |
grooving | 1. the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm More Definitions → |
demolishing | 1. complete destruction of a building More Definitions → |
infighting | 1. conflict between members of the same organization (usually concealed from outsiders) 2. boxing at close quarters More Definitions → |
legislating | 1. the act of making or enacting laws More Definitions → |
plundering | 1. the act of stealing valuable things from a place More Definitions → |
whacking | 1. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows More Definitions → |
rollicking | More Definitions → |
quickening | 1. the process of showing signs of life 2. the stage of pregnancy at which the mother first feels the movements of the fetus More Definitions → |
fretting | More Definitions → |
tempering | 1. hardening something by heat treatment More Definitions → |
creaking | 1. a squeaking sound More Definitions → |
jetting | More Definitions → |
redwing | 1. North American blackbird with scarlet patches on the wings 2. small European thrush having reddish flanks More Definitions → |
sinning | 1. an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will More Definitions → |
relapsing | 1. a failure to maintain a higher state More Definitions → |
clamoring | 1. loud and persistent outcry from many people More Definitions → |
stiffening | 1. the act of becoming stiff 2. the process of becoming stiff or rigid More Definitions → |
conjuring | 1. calling up a spirit or devil More Definitions → |
travelog | 1. a film or illustrated lecture on traveling More Definitions → |
caravanning | 1. the practice of taking holidays in a caravan More Definitions → |
changeling | 1. a person of subnormal intelligence 2. a child secretly exchanged for another in infancy More Definitions → |
bigwig | 1. the most important person in a group or undertaking More Definitions → |
slinging | 1. throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling) More Definitions → |
backlighting | 1. lighting from behind More Definitions → |
neutering | 1. the sterilization of an animal More Definitions → |
clowning | 1. acting like a clown or buffoon 2. a comic incident or series of incidents More Definitions → |
murmuring | 1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech 2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone More Definitions → |
loafing | 1. having no employment More Definitions → |
fashioning | 1. the act that results in something coming to be More Definitions → |
reliving | 1. a recurrence of a prior experience More Definitions → |
tacking | 1. a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together 2. (nautical) the act of changing tack More Definitions → |
journeying | 1. the act of traveling from one place to another More Definitions → |
haggling | 1. an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) More Definitions → |
readying | 1. the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose More Definitions → |
ribbing | 1. a framework of ribs 2. the act of harassing someone playfully or maliciously (especially by ridicule); provoking someone with persistent annoyances More Definitions → |
offing | 1. the near or foreseeable future 2. the part of the sea that can be seen from the shore and is beyond the anchoring area More Definitions → |
expelling | 1. any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body More Definitions → |
kampong | 1. a native malay village More Definitions → |
vexing | More Definitions → |
savoring | 1. taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality More Definitions → |
misreading | 1. misinterpretation caused by inaccurate reading More Definitions → |
beholding | 1. perception by means of the eyes More Definitions → |
slacking | 1. the evasion of work or duty More Definitions → |
thieving | 1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully More Definitions → |
foreshadowing | 1. the act of providing vague advance indications; representing beforehand More Definitions → |
papermaking | 1. the craft of making paper More Definitions → |
gilding | 1. a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold More Definitions → |
woodcarving | 1. a carving created by carving wood More Definitions → |
wilding | 1. a wild uncultivated plant (especially a wild apple or crabapple tree) 2. an outrageous rampage usually involving sexual attacks by men on women More Definitions → |
falsifying | 1. the act of determining that something is false More Definitions → |
strutting | More Definitions → |
expending | 1. the act of spending money for goods or services More Definitions → |
sweltering | More Definitions → |
squealing | More Definitions → |
scolding | 1. rebuking a person harshly More Definitions → |
unbecoming | More Definitions → |
sprig | 1. a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year 2. an ornament that resembles a spray of leaves or flowers More Definitions → |
puking | 1. the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth More Definitions → |
spurring | 1. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something More Definitions → |
plaything | 1. an artifact designed to be played with More Definitions → |
strangling | 1. the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe More Definitions → |
basting | 1. a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together 2. moistening a roast as it is cooking More Definitions → |
diagramming | 1. providing a chart or outline of a system More Definitions → |
annotating | 1. the act of adding notes More Definitions → |
gassing | 1. the process of interacting with gas 2. the deliberate act of poisoning some person or animal with gas More Definitions → |
plodding | 1. hard monotonous routine work 2. the act of walking with a slow heavy gait More Definitions → |
gapping | More Definitions → |
gulping | 1. a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing 2. the drinking of large mouthfuls rapidly More Definitions → |
glimmering | 1. a slight suggestion or vague understanding More Definitions → |
festering | 1. (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus 2. a fluid product of inflammation More Definitions → |
relinquishing | 1. a verbal act of renouncing a claim or right or position etc. 2. the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc. More Definitions → |
crosscutting | More Definitions → |
housebreaking | 1. trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent More Definitions → |
rollerblading | 1. skating using Rollerblades More Definitions → |
tatting | 1. needlework consisting of handmade lace made by looping and knotting a single thread on a small shuttle 2. the act or art of making handmade lace More Definitions → |
thwarting | 1. an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts More Definitions → |
scumbag | 1. a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible More Definitions → |
panelling | 1. a panel or section of panels in a wall or door More Definitions → |
mugging | 1. assault with intent to rob More Definitions → |
ceding | 1. the act of ceding More Definitions → |
hogging | More Definitions → |
fermenting | 1. a process in which an agent causes an organic substance to break down into simpler substances; especially, the anaerobic breakdown of sugar into alcohol More Definitions → |
tilling | 1. cultivation of the land in order to raise crops More Definitions → |
squinting | More Definitions → |
suiting | 1. a fabric used for suits More Definitions → |
shebang | 1. an entire system; used in the phrase `the whole shebang' More Definitions → |
middling | 1. any commodity of intermediate quality or size (especially when coarse particles of ground wheat are mixed with bran) More Definitions → |
exclaiming | 1. an abrupt excited utterance More Definitions → |
shuddering | More Definitions → |
multiprocessing | 1. simultaneous processing by two or more processing units More Definitions → |
jutting | 1. the act of projecting out from something More Definitions → |
recoding | 1. converting from one code to another More Definitions → |
snuggling | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
coaxing | 1. flattery designed to gain favor More Definitions → |
shindig | 1. a large and noisy party of people More Definitions → |
averting | 1. the act of preventing something from occurring 2. the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away More Definitions → |
faubourg | 1. a New Orleans district lying outside the original city limits; used in combination with the names of various quarters of the city More Definitions → |
refocusing | 1. focusing again More Definitions → |
swashbuckling | 1. flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior More Definitions → |
electioneering | 1. persuasion of voters in a political campaign 2. the campaign of a candidate to be elected More Definitions → |
saddlebag | 1. a large bag (or pair of bags) hung over a saddle More Definitions → |
ousting | 1. the act of ejecting someone or forcing them out More Definitions → |
housecleaning | 1. (figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions 2. the act of cleaning the rooms and furnishings of a house More Definitions → |
witching | 1. the use or practice of witchcraft More Definitions → |
advertizing | 1. a public promotion of some product or service More Definitions → |
earthing | 1. fastening electrical equipment to earth More Definitions → |
clumping | 1. the sound of a horse's hoofs hitting on a hard surface More Definitions → |
doodlebug | 1. a small motor vehicle 2. a small jet-propelled winged missile that carries a bomb More Definitions → |
loaning | 1. disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned More Definitions → |
stunting | 1. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft More Definitions → |
unravelling | More Definitions → |
pining | 1. a feeling of deep longing More Definitions → |
unknowing | 1. ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs) More Definitions → |
marauding | 1. Raiding and pillaging. More Definitions → |
republishing | 1. the act of publishing again More Definitions → |
billowing | More Definitions → |
wilting | 1. causing to become limp or drooping More Definitions → |
snog | More Definitions → |
homburg | 1. a hat made of felt with a creased crown More Definitions → |
handshaking | 1. grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) More Definitions → |
gruelling | More Definitions → |
butchering | 1. the business of a butcher More Definitions → |
conning | More Definitions → |
tripling | 1. increase by a factor of three More Definitions → |
wobbling | More Definitions → |
bullfighting | 1. the activity at a bullfight More Definitions → |
gloating | 1. malicious satisfaction More Definitions → |
jotting | 1. a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note More Definitions → |
nutting | More Definitions → |
fawning | More Definitions → |
squeaking | More Definitions → |
tinkling | More Definitions → |
unmasking | 1. the exposure of an impostor or a fraud More Definitions → |
erring | More Definitions → |
relishing | 1. taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality More Definitions → |
veering | 1. the act of turning aside suddenly More Definitions → |
rutting | More Definitions → |
caroling | 1. singing joyful religious songs (especially at Christmas) More Definitions → |
deregulating | 1. the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations) More Definitions → |
untangling | 1. the act of releasing from a snarled or tangled condition More Definitions → |
outbuilding | 1. a building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building More Definitions → |
sneering | More Definitions → |
sensitizing | 1. rendering an organism sensitive to a serum by a series of injections More Definitions → |
crowing | 1. an instance of boastful talk More Definitions → |
droning | 1. an unchanging intonation More Definitions → |
feathering | 1. turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls More Definitions → |
salting | 1. the act of adding salt to food More Definitions → |
shunning | 1. deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening More Definitions → |
belching | 1. the forceful expulsion of something from inside 2. a reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth More Definitions → |
chunking | 1. (psychology) the configuration of smaller units of information into large coordinated units More Definitions → |
clouding | 1. the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky More Definitions → |
spaying | 1. neutering a female by removing the ovaries More Definitions → |
sleepwalking | 1. walking by a person who is asleep More Definitions → |
defusing | 1. the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb) More Definitions → |
superstring | 1. a hypothetical particle that is the elementary particle in a theory of space-time More Definitions → |
dairying | 1. the business of a dairy More Definitions → |
dugong | 1. sirenian tusked mammal found from eastern Africa to Australia; the flat tail is bilobate More Definitions → |
carting | 1. the work of taking something away in a cart or truck and disposing of it More Definitions → |
flavouring | 1. something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts More Definitions → |
rappelling | More Definitions → |
quizzing | More Definitions → |
bettering | More Definitions → |
hatchling | 1. any recently hatched animal (especially birds) More Definitions → |
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