wearing
wearing Lexical Profile
wearing Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The act or practice of having clothing, jewelry, or accessories on one's body.
"The wearing of safety goggles is mandatory inside the chemistry laboratory."
Gradual damage, erosion, or diminution caused by friction, continuous use, or age.
"Regular lubrication prevents the premature wearing of the engine's moving parts."
• adjective
Mentally or physically exhausting; causing fatigue or strain.
"Looking after three energetic toddlers all afternoon proved to be quite a wearing experience."
Designed or intended to be worn, or exposed to friction and abrasion during use.
"The engineer inspected the wearing surfaces of the heavy machinery for signs of metal fatigue."
• Rhymes for wearing
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb wear, from Old English werian ('to clothe, put on, cover over'), joined with the participial and nominal suffix -ing.