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Salting

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of salt.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of salt
  2. (chiefly uncountable) The act of sprinkling salt, as on food or on an icy road.
  3. (countable) A salt marsh.
  4. (uncountable) The act of tampering with an investigation site by adding bogus evidence.
  5. (UK, historical) The celebration of the Eton montem.

Example Sentences

Saltings ringing with the redshank's cry.

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What does salting mean?

Salting means present participle and gerund of salt.

What is a synonym for salting?

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What is the opposite of salting?

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How do you use salting in a sentence?

Saltings ringing with the redshank's cry.

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