Associations to the word «Blacking»

Wiktionary

BLACKING, verb. Present participle of black
BLACKING, noun. A preparation, containing lampblack, used to produce a shiny black coating
BLACKING, noun. Shoe polish
BLACKING UP, verb. Present participle of black up

Dictionary definition

BLACKING, noun. A substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear.

Wise words

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