• Tying

    Origin

    tie + -ing

    Full definition of tying

    Noun

    tying

    (plural tyings)
    1. Action of the verb to tie; ligature.
      • John MacgowanIt 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

    form of verb
    1. Present participle of tie
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