Shifting

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

A shift or change; a shifting movement..

Definitions by Sense

1. A shift or change; a shifting movement.
2. (linguistics) The phenomenon by which two or more constituents appearing on the same side of their common head exchange positions to obtain non-canonical order.
3. present participle and gerund of shift

Example Sentences

I remember the last time I saw Macbeth played, the discrepancy I felt at the changes of garment which he varied, the shiftings and reshiftings, like a Romish priest at mass.

But shiftings and readjustments ensued, as they are sure to do with a walking-party. Cope presently found himself scuffling through the thin grass and the briery thickets alongside the young business-man.

Then everyone moved at the same time — slight shiftings of the hands and feet, furtive easings of position.

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• shiftings

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