8-Letter Nouns Ending With G
Here's the list of all the 1000 8-Letter Nouns Ending With G in the English Language.
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shipping | 1. the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials 2. conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry More Definitions → |
shopping | 1. searching for or buying goods or services 2. the commodities purchased from stores More Definitions → |
training | 1. activity leading to skilled behavior 2. the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior) 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 → |
learning | 1. the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge 2. profound scholarly knowledge 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 → |
clothing | 1. a covering designed to be worn on a person's body More Definitions → |
starting | 1. a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning) More Definitions → |
teaching | 1. the profession of a teacher 2. a doctrine that is taught More Definitions → |
thinking | 1. the process of using your mind to consider something carefully 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 → |
lighting | 1. having abundant light or illumination 2. apparatus for supplying artificial light effects for the stage or a film 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 → |
breaking | 1. the act of breaking something More Definitions → |
cleaning | 1. the act of making something clean 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 → |
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 → |
tracking | 1. the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind More Definitions → |
speaking | 1. the utterance of intelligible speech 2. delivering an address to a public audience 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 → |
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 → |
visiting | 1. the activity of making visits More Definitions → |
swimming | 1. the act of swimming More Definitions → |
fighting | 1. the act of fighting; any contest or struggle More Definitions → |
spending | 1. the act of spending or disbursing money 2. money paid out; an amount spent More Definitions → |
flashing | 1. a short vivid experience 2. sheet metal shaped and attached to a roof for strength and weatherproofing More Definitions → |
drinking | 1. the act of consuming liquids 2. the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess More Definitions → |
bringing | 1. the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail) 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 → |
modeling | 1. sculpture produced by molding 2. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied More Definitions → |
entering | 1. a movement into or inward 2. the act of entering 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 → |
spanking | 1. the act of slapping on the buttocks More Definitions → |
catering | 1. providing food and services More Definitions → |
sleeping | 1. the state of being asleep 2. quiet and inactive restfulness 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 → |
climbing | 1. an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.) 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 → |
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 → |
starring | 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 → |
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 → |
greeting | 1. (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) 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 → |
assuming | More Definitions → |
floating | 1. the act of someone who floats on the water More Definitions → |
stunning | 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 → |
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 → |
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 → |
spelling | 1. forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage 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 → |
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 → |
incoming | 1. the act of entering More Definitions → |
wrapping | 1. the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped 2. an enveloping bandage More Definitions → |
briefing | 1. detailed instructions, as for a military operation 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 → |
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 → |
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 → |
striking | 1. the physical coming together of two or more things 2. the act of contacting one thing with another More Definitions → |
blocking | 1. the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements More Definitions → |
limiting | 1. the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase 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 → |
laughing | More Definitions → |
annoying | 1. the act of troubling or annoying someone More Definitions → |
bleeding | 1. the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel 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 → |
deciding | 1. the cognitive process of reaching a decision 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 → |
dwelling | 1. housing that someone is living in 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 → |
outgoing | More Definitions → |
spinning | 1. creating thread More Definitions → |
piercing | 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 → |
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 → |
drafting | 1. writing a first version to be filled out and polished later 2. the craft of drawing blueprints 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 → |
pursuing | More Definitions → |
blessing | 1. the formal act of approving 2. a desirable state More Definitions → |
shifting | 1. the act of moving from one place to another More Definitions → |
motoring | 1. the act of driving an automobile More Definitions → |
grooming | 1. activity leading to skilled behavior 2. the activity of getting dressed; putting on clothes 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 → |
cheating | 1. a deception for profit to yourself More Definitions → |
branding | 1. the act of stigmatizing 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 → |
indexing | 1. the act of classifying and providing an index in order to make items easier to retrieve More Definitions → |
trucking | 1. the activity of transporting goods by truck More Definitions → |
weighing | 1. careful consideration 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 → |
tickling | 1. the act of tickling More Definitions → |
dreaming | 1. imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake 2. a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep 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 → |
inviting | More Definitions → |
sticking | 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 → |
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 → |
grouping | 1. any number of entities (members) considered as a unit 2. the activity of putting things together in groups More Definitions → |
sweeping | 1. the act of cleaning with a broom More Definitions → |
trekking | More Definitions → |
marching | 1. the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind) More Definitions → |
watchdog | 1. a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste 2. a dog trained to guard property More Definitions → |
striving | 1. an effortful attempt to attain a goal 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 → |
rounding | 1. (mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals More Definitions → |
trailing | 1. the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind More Definitions → |
guessing | 1. an estimate based on little or no information More Definitions → |
pleasing | 1. the act of one who pleases More Definitions → |
stirring | 1. agitating a liquid with an implement 2. arousing to a particular emotion or action 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 → |
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 → |
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 → |
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 → |
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 → |
fielding | 1. (baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field More Definitions → |
altering | 1. the sterilization of an animal More Definitions → |
bouncing | 1. rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts) More Definitions → |
spotting | 1. the act of spotting or staining something 2. the act of detecting something; catching sight of something 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 → |
decoding | 1. the activity of making clear or converting from code into plain text 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 → |
dragging | 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 → |
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 → |
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 → |
knocking | 1. the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing) 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 → |
whipping | 1. beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment 2. a sound defeat More Definitions → |
skipping | More Definitions → |
plotting | More Definitions → |
awarding | 1. a grant made by a law court 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 → |
thriving | More Definitions → |
honoring | 1. conformity with law or custom or practice etc. 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 → |
dazzling | 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 → |
chilling | 1. the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature More Definitions → |
trapping | 1. stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse More Definitions → |
haunting | More Definitions → |
grilling | 1. cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill) 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 → |
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 → |
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 → |
blooming | 1. the organic process of bearing flowers More Definitions → |
blasting | More Definitions → |
tempting | More Definitions → |
drifting | 1. aimless wandering from place to place 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 → |
inducing | 1. act of bringing about a desired result More Definitions → |
shutting | 1. the act of closing something 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 → |
trimming | 1. the act of adding decoration 2. a decoration or adornment typically on the edge of a garment More Definitions → |
starving | 1. the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine More Definitions → |
yachting | 1. water travel for pleasure More Definitions → |
clipping | 1. an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine 2. cutting down to the desired size or shape 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 → |
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 → |
moulding | 1. a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing 2. a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge More Definitions → |
uprising | 1. organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another 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 → |
leveling | 1. changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface 2. complete destruction of a building More Definitions → |
alerting | 1. a state of readiness to respond 2. a warning serves to make you more alert to danger More Definitions → |
dangling | 1. the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) 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 → |
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 → |
renewing | More Definitions → |
creeping | 1. a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body More Definitions → |
chipping | 1. the act of chipping something More Definitions → |
tripping | More Definitions → |
smelling | 1. the act of perceiving the odor of something More Definitions → |
thinning | 1. the act of diluting something 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 → |
sighting | 1. the act of observing More Definitions → |
underdog | 1. one at a disadvantage and expected to lose 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 → |
blinking | 1. a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly More Definitions → |
roasting | 1. cooking (meat) by dry heat in an oven (usually with fat added) More Definitions → |
brushing | 1. the act of brushing your teeth 2. the act of brushing your hair More Definitions → |
cheering | 1. encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators 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 → |
screwing | 1. slang for sexual intercourse More Definitions → |
deriving | 1. (historical linguistics) an explanation of the historical origins of a word or phrase More Definitions → |
plugging | More Definitions → |
flirting | 1. playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest More Definitions → |
trolling | 1. angling by drawing a baited line through the water More Definitions → |
chanting | 1. the act of singing in a monotonous tone More Definitions → |
grieving | More Definitions → |
stemming | More Definitions → |
sizzling | More Definitions → |
boasting | 1. speaking of yourself in superlatives More Definitions → |
unifying | More Definitions → |
steaming | More Definitions → |
tumbling | 1. the gymnastic moves of an acrobat More Definitions → |
yearning | 1. prolonged unfulfilled desire or need More Definitions → |
loathing | 1. hate coupled with disgust More Definitions → |
foraging | 1. the act of searching for food and provisions More Definitions → |
grasping | 1. understanding with difficulty 2. the act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles) More Definitions → |
stroking | 1. a light touch with the hands More Definitions → |
seedling | 1. young plant or tree grown from a seed More Definitions → |
stabbing | More Definitions → |
spitting | 1. the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva) More Definitions → |
rallying | 1. the act of mobilizing for a common purpose 2. the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort More Definitions → |
kneeling | 1. supporting yourself on your knees 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 → |
snapping | More Definitions → |
slamming | More Definitions → |
striping | 1. the act of marking with stripes More Definitions → |
scraping | 1. (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected 2. a harsh noise made by scraping More Definitions → |
whopping | More Definitions → |
blotting | 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 → |
clapping | 1. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together More Definitions → |
tingling | 1. a somatic sensation as from many tiny stings More Definitions → |
blinding | More Definitions → |
cladding | 1. a protective covering that protects the outside of a building More Definitions → |
leaching | 1. the process of leaching More Definitions → |
shitting | 1. the elimination of fecal waste through the anus More Definitions → |
emptying | 1. the act of removing the contents of something More Definitions → |
shearing | 1. removing by cutting off or clipping More Definitions → |
enticing | More Definitions → |
frosting | 1. a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakes More Definitions → |
hatching | 1. the production of young from an egg 2. shading consisting of multiple crossing lines 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 → |
riveting | More Definitions → |
sheepdog | 1. any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep 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 → |
slashing | 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 → |
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 → |
slapping | More Definitions → |
reviving | More Definitions → |
stinging | 1. a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung More Definitions → |
scarring | More Definitions → |
devising | 1. the act that results in something coming to be More Definitions → |
piloting | 1. the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place 2. the occupation of a pilot 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 → |
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 → |
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 → |
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 → |
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 → |
churning | 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 → |
dialling | 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 → |
teething | 1. the eruption through the gums of baby teeth More Definitions → |
clocking | 1. the time taken to traverse a measured course 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 → |
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 → |
snorting | 1. an act of forcible exhalation More Definitions → |
sneezing | 1. a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose More Definitions → |
stalling | 1. a tactic used to mislead or delay More Definitions → |
skimming | 1. the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid 2. reading or glancing through quickly More Definitions → |
shelling | 1. the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target More Definitions → |
overhang | 1. projection that extends beyond or hangs over something else More Definitions → |
poaching | 1. cooking in simmering liquid More Definitions → |
wheezing | More Definitions → |
babbling | 1. gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby More Definitions → |
twinning | 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 → |
whirling | 1. the act of rotating in a circle or spiral More Definitions → |
flapping | 1. the motion made by flapping up and down More Definitions → |
thumping | 1. a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) More Definitions → |
oncoming | 1. the beginning or early stages More Definitions → |
ripening | 1. coming to full development; becoming mature 2. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time 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 → |
meddling | 1. the act of altering something secretly or improperly More Definitions → |
erecting | 1. the act of building or putting up More Definitions → |
fondling | 1. affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs) More Definitions → |
grueling | More Definitions → |
seething | More Definitions → |
equating | 1. the act of regarding as equal More Definitions → |
spoiling | 1. the process of becoming spoiled 2. the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it More Definitions → |
receding | 1. a slow or gradual disappearance 2. the act of becoming more distant More Definitions → |
smacking | 1. the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand More Definitions → |
taunting | 1. aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing More Definitions → |
skirting | More Definitions → |
kindling | 1. material for starting a fire 2. the act of setting something on fire More Definitions → |
bullfrog | 1. largest North American frog; highly aquatic with a deep-pitched voice More Definitions → |
trotting | More Definitions → |
feasting | 1. eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment) 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 → |
caulking | 1. a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight More Definitions → |
spouting | More Definitions → |
humbling | More Definitions → |
paneling | 1. a panel or section of panels in a wall or door 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 → |
remaking | 1. creation that is created again or anew More Definitions → |
knotting | More Definitions → |
hoarding | 1. large outdoor signboard More Definitions → |
scheming | More Definitions → |
suckling | 1. an infant considered in relation to its nurse 2. a young mammal that has not been weaned More Definitions → |
lynching | 1. putting a person to death by mob action without due process of law More Definitions → |
fruiting | 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 → |
coursing | 1. hunting with dogs (usually greyhounds) that are trained to chase game (such as hares) by sight instead of by scent More Definitions → |
perusing | 1. reading carefully with intent to remember 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 → |
faulting | 1. (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other 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 → |
wavering | 1. indecision in speech or action 2. the quality of being unsteady and subject to changes More Definitions → |
bumbling | More Definitions → |
nestling | 1. young bird not yet fledged 2. a young person of either sex 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 → |
trifling | 1. the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working More Definitions → |
birdsong | 1. the characteristic sound produced by a bird More Definitions → |
guzzling | 1. the drinking of large mouthfuls rapidly More Definitions → |
straying | 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 → |
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 → |
grooving | 1. the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of the barrel of a firearm More Definitions → |
whacking | 1. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows More Definitions → |
fretting | More Definitions → |
creaking | 1. a squeaking sound More Definitions → |
travelog | 1. a film or illustrated lecture on traveling More Definitions → |
slinging | 1. throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling) More Definitions → |
clowning | 1. acting like a clown or buffoon 2. a comic incident or series of incidents More Definitions → |
reliving | 1. a recurrence of a prior experience 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 → |
savoring | 1. taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality More Definitions → |
slacking | 1. the evasion of work or duty More Definitions → |
thieving | 1. the act of taking something from someone unlawfully More Definitions → |
scolding | 1. rebuking a person harshly More Definitions → |
spurring | 1. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something More Definitions → |
plodding | 1. hard monotonous routine work 2. the act of walking with a slow heavy gait More Definitions → |
middling | 1. any commodity of intermediate quality or size (especially when coarse particles of ground wheat are mixed with bran) More Definitions → |
recoding | 1. converting from one code to another 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 → |
witching | 1. the use or practice of witchcraft 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 → |
stunting | 1. the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft More Definitions → |
tripling | 1. increase by a factor of three More Definitions → |
wobbling | More Definitions → |
gloating | 1. malicious satisfaction More Definitions → |
tinkling | More Definitions → |
caroling | 1. singing joyful religious songs (especially at Christmas) More Definitions → |
sneering | 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 → |
defusing | 1. the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb) More Definitions → |
dairying | 1. the business of a dairy More Definitions → |
quizzing | More Definitions → |