HOARDING


Meaning of HOARDING in English

I. ˈhōrdiŋ, ˈhȯr-, -dēŋ noun

( -s )

Etymology: from gerund of hoard (II)

1. : the greedy or miserly accumulation and storing or hiding of money or goods

2. : something hoarded — usually used in plural

the hoardings of a lifetime

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: hoard (III) + -ing

1. : a temporary board fence put about a building being erected or repaired

2. Britain : billboard

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