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Webster 1913 Edition


Birthing

Birth′ing

,
Noun.
1.
(Naut.)
Anything added to raise the sides of a ship.
Bailey.

Webster 1828 Edition


Birthing

BIRTH'ING

,
Noun.
Any thing added to raise the sides of a ship.

Definition 2024


birthing

birthing

English

Adjective

birthing (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to birth.

Noun

birthing (plural birthings)

  1. The act of giving birth.
  2. (nautical) Anything added to raise the sides of a ship.
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