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peenings

peenings is the plural of peening.

Meaning of peening

Noun

peening (countable and uncountable, plural peenings)

  1. The hardening of a metal surface by hammering, or by blasting with shot
    • Postmechanical operations include: (1) removal of excess weld metal, slag, and weld spatter, (2) rough or finish machining to dimensional requirements of the weldment, and (3) metal conditioning processes such as peening or roll planishing to reduce cracking tendencies physically and to increase...1989, William Winchell, Realistic Cost Estimating for Manufacturing, page 121

Questions about peenings

What is peenings the plural of?
Peenings is the plural of peening.

Words near peenings in the dictionary

  1. peenges
  2. peenging
  3. peenie
  4. peenies
  5. peening
  6. peenings
  7. Peeniss
  8. peenor
  9. peens
  10. peent
  11. peented

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