blacking

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making something black, especially by applying a black substance.

• Adjective

  The state of being black in color.

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Synonyms

blackball , blacklist , blacken , darken , swarten

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blacking
hacking , packing , cracking

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Variants

List of all variants of blacking that leads to same result
blacking , blackings , black , blacked , blacks , black out , blacked out , blacking out , blacks out

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Forms

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blackenings, blackens, blackest

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Etymology

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The word 'blacking' is derived from the Old English word 'blacan', which means 'to make black'.

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Trivia

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1. Blacking is sometimes used as a verb to describe the process of preparing shoes or boots for use.

2. In the 18th century, blacking was made by mixing tar, pitch, and varnish with water and then applying it to the soles of shoes.

3. Blacking is also used as a noun to describe a type of protective coating used on ships to prevent rust and water damage.

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Related Concepts

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1. painting: Blacking is often used in the context of painting, especially when referring to the application of black pigment to a surface.

2. mourning: Blacking is also used metaphorically to describe the state of mourning or expressing deep sadness.

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Culture

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In literature, 'blacking' has been used to describe the act of mourning or expressing sadness. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth uses the phrase 'black as hell' to describe her guilt and despair.

How to Memorize "blacking"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'blacking', visualize the act of applying a black substance to an object or the state of something being black.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blacking' with the color black and the act of making something black.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Black is the color of night, and when we blacken, we take flight' to help remember the meaning of 'blacking'.

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