What does heaping mean?
Heaping means present participle and gerund of heap.
Heaping
/ˈhiːpɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of heap.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of heap
- (especially US, Canada) Containing a heap (of something). (Compare heaped.)
Example Sentences
a heaping teaspoon of sugar
a heaping big bowl of ice cream; a heaping bowl of rice
Synonyms for heaping
Antonyms for heaping
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Usage Notes
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How do you use heaping in a sentence?
a heaping teaspoon of sugar
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