Tailoring
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Tailoring is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of tailor.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of tailor.
More Meanings
- Work done by a tailor.
- (figuratively) Any modification or ornamentation.
Example Sentences
A man got up in all the outward trappings of a gentleman: an extensive display of snowy linen, unimpeachable tailoring, ganté, botté, in perfection; nothing overdone.
Word Forms
- tailorings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sartor, tailor-make, sew, shoehorn, cut, style.
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