What does nettling mean?
Nettling means present participle and gerund of nettle.
Nettling
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of nettle.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of nettle
- (ropemaking) A process, resembling splicing, by which two ropes are joined so as to form one rope.
- The process of tying together the ends of yarns in pairs, to prevent tangling.
- The process of stinging somebody with nettles.
Example Sentences
Their greater male strength will be both tested and attested to in their ability to undergo the initiation nettlings, beatings, and burnings administered to them by the older initiators […]
Synonyms for nettling
Antonyms for nettling
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Word Forms
- nettlings
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Their greater male strength will be both tested and attested to in their ability to undergo the initiation nettlings, beatings, and burnings administered to them by the older initiators […]
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