different between ginging vs singing

English

Etymology

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Noun

ginging (uncountable)

1. (mining) The lining of a shaft with stones or bricks to prevent collapse.

Anagrams

• nigging

English

Etymology

From Middle English syngyng; equivalent to sing +? -ing.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?s????/
• Rhymes: -????
• Rhymes: -??

Noun

singing (usually uncountable, plural singings)

1. The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.
2. (informal) Disclosing information, or giving evidence about another.
3. (US) A gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs.

Translations

Adjective

singing (comparative more singing, superlative most singing)

1. (music) Smooth and flowing.
2. (of a kettle etc.) Producing a whistling sound due to the escape of steam.

Translations

Verb

singing

1. present participle of sing

See also

• sing
• singing bowl
• song

Anagrams

• ginsing, signing

Middle English

Noun

singing

1. Alternative form of syngyng