What does sleeking mean?
Sleeking means present participle and gerund of sleek.
Sleeking
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of sleek.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of sleek
- A process of making smooth or glossy.
Example Sentences
Wherefore are all your sleekings, and your curlings, Crispings, and paintings, and your skin made soft, And your face smooth with ointments […]
Some inconspicuous fluffings and sleekings of its plumage may serve as visible displays, yet are sufficiently subtle that a human observer detects them only with difficulty […]
Synonyms for sleeking
Antonyms for sleeking
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Word Forms
- sleekings
Usage Notes
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Wherefore are all your sleekings, and your curlings, Crispings, and paintings, and your skin made soft, And your face smooth with ointments […]
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