hushing
hushing · hushings
The act of one who hushes, or calls for silenceThe act of one who hushes, or calls for silence.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of one who hushes, or calls for silence.
(uncountable)The use of a heavy discharge of water to uncover a mineral vein or wash ore.
More definitions
- a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
Forms
plural: hushingsSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval):hisshissingfizzlesibilation
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable