Definition of Hushing

1. Noun. A fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval). "The performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience"

Exact synonyms: Fizzle, Hiss, Hissing, Sibilation
Generic synonyms: Noise
Derivative terms: Hiss, Hiss, Hiss, Hiss, Hiss, Hiss, Sibilate

Definition of Hushing

1. n. The process of washing ore, or of uncovering mineral veins, by a heavy discharge of water from a reservoir; flushing; -- also called booming.

Definition of Hushing

1. Noun. The use of a heavy discharge of water to uncover a mineral vein or wash ore. ¹

2. Verb. (present participle of hush) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hushing

1. hush [v] - See also: hush

Medical Definition of Hushing

1. The process of washing ore, or of uncovering mineral veins, by a heavy discharge of water from a reservoir; flushing; also called booming. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hushing

hushabied
hushabies
hushaby
hushabye
hushed
hushed-up
hushedly
husher
hushered
hushering
hushers
hushes
hushful
hushier
hushiest
hushing (current term)
hushings
hushion
hushions
hushpuppies
hushpuppy
husht
hushy
husi
husk
husk tomato
husked
husker
huskers
huskie

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