English Explanatory Dictionary

sizing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gelatinous glue for glazing or sizing canvas, paper, plaster or wood; often made from animal skins.
  2. Paste.
  3. A weak glue used in various trades; size.
  4. Food and drink ordered from the buttery by a student.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of size

Pronunciation

/ˈsaɪzɪŋ/

Word forms

sizing sizings

Related words

sizing up

Derived words

nanosizing smartsizing vanity sizing
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