English

Verb

detailing

1. present participle of detail

Noun

detailing ‎(plural detailings)

1. gerund of detail
   • 2009 May 17, Paul Greenberg, “The Oceans’ Junkyards”, in New York Times:

     Less successful are the flotsam-y parts of the book — the arbitrary releases about Ebbesmeyer’s career struggles or the detailings of one too many garbage finds.

2. Ornamentation on something that has been constructed.
   • 1979, the Consumers Union, Funerals: consumers' last rights, ISBN 0394738098:

     Provided are matching satin ribbon detailings, topped with an embroidered floral bouquet in delicate contrasting shades.

   • 1982, Railroad Model Craftsman - Volume 51, page 108:

     Terrific, new detailings including see-through full length walkway and platforms with special tank train end couplings

   • 1999, Brian Butko & ‎Kevin Joseph Patrick, Diners of Pennsylvania, ISBN 0811728781, page 36:

     In 1963, the Penrose owners traded up to a giant DeRaffele unsurpassed in exaggerated detailings, including a towering, steel A-frame entryway and crinkle-cut, folded-plate eaves.

   a dress with elaborate neck detailings