tying

English

Etymology

tie +‎ -ing

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtaɪ.ɪŋ/

Noun

tying (plural tyings)

  1. Action of the verb to tie; ligature.
    • John Macgowan
      It cost us several tyings and untyings before her ladyship was pleased with her own foot.
  2. (mining) The act or process of washing ores in a buddle.

Verb

tying

  1. present participle of tie

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