GORING


Meaning of GORING in English

I. noun

( -s )

Etymology: from gerund of gore (IV)

: the act of goring : an instance of goring or of being gored

his terrible gorings … had no effect on his valor at all — Ernest Hemingway

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: from gerund of gore (III)

1. : the act of cutting (as cloth) into a triangular piece ; also : a piece so cut

2.

a. : gore II 3

b. : an elastic fabric used for inserts especially in slip-on shoes

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