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present participle and gerund of tossform-ofgerundparticiple
tossing
'tɔsiŋ5 senses · 137 ms
Level C2
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The motion of something that tosses; a throwing or sudden rising and falling.
- Starbuck himself was seen coolly and adroitly balancing himself to the jerking tossings of his chip of a craft.
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The process of washing ores by violent agitation in water, in order to separate the lighter or earthy particles; tozing.
- If it is necessary buddle the Tin over again , after it is sifted ( which is the best method for cleansing most sorts of Tin , for there may lie a rough waste , that will not come off by tossing and packing ) then buddle it over again
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A process for refining tin by dropping it through the air while melted.
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Used to disparage or curse someone or something.colloquialnot-comparablevulgar
- I can't get this tossing program to work.