singing
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English
Etymology
From Middle English syngyng; equivalent to sing + -ing.
Pronunciation
Noun
singing (usually uncountable, plural singings)
- The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.
- (informal) Disclosing information, or giving evidence about another.
- (US) A gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs.
Translations
the act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing
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informal: disclosing information, or giving evidence about another
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USA: a gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs
Adjective
singing (comparative more singing, superlative most singing)
- (music) Smooth and flowing.
- (of a kettle etc.) Producing a whistling sound due to the escape of steam.
Translations
of a kettle etc: producing a whistling sound due to the escape of steam
music: smooth and flowing
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Verb
singing
- present participle and gerund of sing
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Anagrams
Middle English
Noun
singing
- Alternative form of syngyng