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单词 pipeclaying
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pipeclayingn.

Brit. /ˈpʌɪpkleɪɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈpaɪpˌkleɪɪŋ/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pipeclay n., -ing suffix1.
Etymology: < pipeclay n. + -ing suffix1. Compare later pipeclay v.
The action of whitening or polishing (leather, etc.) with pipeclay.
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the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > cleaning > polishing > [noun] > with specific preparation
French polishing1824
pipeclaying1825
beeswaxing1876
black-leading1907
Simonizing1922
1825 D. M. Moir Mansie Wauch in Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. Oct. 459/2 The pipe-claying of the breeks..was the most fashious job.
1912 Decatur (Illinois) Rev. 21 Aug. 6/1 The job of pipe claying that we often see on foot coverings must vex..any capable colored white-washer.
1992 Age (Melbourne) (Nexis) 17 Nov. 2 The Governor-General inspects the soldiers' stocks and their standard of pipeclaying.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

pipeclayingadj.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: pipeclay n., -ing suffix2.
Etymology: < pipeclay n. + -ing suffix2. Compare slightly later pipeclay v.
Obsolete. rare.
Epitomized by soldiers engaged in whitening or polishing (uniforms, etc.) with pipeclay, as opposed to warfare; (hence) peaceful.
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1836 Fraser's Mag. 13 645 In these piping, and pipe-claying, times of peace.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, June 2006; most recently modified version published online June 2018).
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