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crispings

/ˈkɹɪspɪŋz/

crispings is the plural of crisping.

Meaning of crisping

Noun

crisping (plural crispings)

  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

Questions about crispings

What is crispings the plural of?
Crispings is the plural of crisping.
How do you pronounce crispings?
Crispings is pronounced /ˈkɹɪspɪŋz/.

Words near crispings in the dictionary

  1. crisping
  2. crisping iron
  3. crisping irons
  4. crisping pin
  5. crisping pins
  6. crispings
  7. Crispins
  8. crispito
  9. crispitos
  10. crispless
  11. crisplike

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