Nettling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Nettling is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of nettle.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of nettle.
More Meanings
- (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 […]
Word Forms
- nettlings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gravel, needle, goad, rag, devil, rile.
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