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sizing en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈsaɪzɪŋ/

Meanings

  1. (countable, uncountable) A gelatinous glue for glazing or sizing canvas, paper, plaster or wood; often made from animal skins.
  2. (countable, uncountable) Paste.
  3. (countable, uncountable) A weak glue used in various trades; size.
  4. (UK, countable, dated, qualifier:Cambridge University, uncountable) Food and drink ordered from the buttery by a student.

Forms

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sizings Number=Plur lexicographic

Deriveds

vanity sizing · smartsizing · nanosizing

sizing en · VERB

Pronunciation

  • /ˈsaɪzɪŋ/

Meanings

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

Relateds

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