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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

crisping en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈkɹɪspɪŋ/

Meanings

  1. A crisp, clearly-defined object that exists within a more vaguely defined object.
    • For two vague regions, one topological relation exists between any pair of crispings. There are a number of relations possible between the members of the sets of crisp regions on which the vague regions stand. 2003, Wenzhong Shi, Peter Fisher, Michael F. Goodchild, Spatial Data Quality:
  2. (archaic) A process of curling or forming into ringlets.
    • Wherefore are all your sleekings, and your curlings, Crispings, and paintings, and your skin made soft, And your face smooth with ointments […] 1631, Shackerley Marmion, Holland's Leaguer:

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crisping en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /ˈkɹɪspɪŋ/

Meanings

  1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present) present participle and gerund of crisp
    form of crisp