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singing

/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.
  2. To express audibly by means of a harmonious vocalization.
  3. To soothe with singing.
  4. To confess under interrogation.
  5. To make a small, shrill sound.
  6. To relate in verse; to celebrate in poetry.
  7. The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.
  8. Disclosing information, or giving evidence about another.
  9. A gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs.
  10. Smooth and flowing.
  11. (of a kettle etc.) Producing a whistling sound due to the escape of steam.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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