blacking
A preparation, containing lampblack, used to produce a shiny black coatingA preparation, containing lampblack, used to produce a shiny black coating.
/ˈblækɪŋ/
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable, usually)A preparation, containing lampblack, used to produce a shiny black coating.
a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear
(uncountable, usually)Shoe polish.
(uncountable, usually)A boycott, usually as part of an industrial dispute.
Forms
plural: blackings| Singular | blacking |
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uncountable
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear:shoe polish
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable