English Explanatory Dictionary

blacking

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A preparation, containing lampblack, used to produce a shiny black coating.
  2. Shoe polish.
  3. A boycott, usually as part of an industrial dispute.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of black

Pronunciation

/ˈblækɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-blacking.wav

Word forms

blacking blackings
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