blacking

black·ing

B0300600 (blăk′ĭng)n.1. See lampblack.2. A preparation, such as a shoe or stove polish, that is used to impart a black color.

blacking

(ˈblækɪŋ) n (Dyeing) any preparation, esp one containing lampblack, for giving a black finish to shoes, metals, etc

black•ing

(ˈblæk ɪŋ)

n. any preparation for producing a black coating or finish, as on shoes or stoves. [1590–1600]

Thesaurus

Noun

blacking - a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwearshoe polishpolish - a preparation used in polishing

Translations

IdiomsSeeblack

blacking

[′blak·iŋ] (metallurgy) Carbonaceous material, such as powdered graphite, used to coat the inner surfaces of a dry-sand mold to improve the separation and finish of a casting.

blacking

a form of INDUSTRIAL ACTION in which workers in one organization refuse to handle goods or services either bought from or intended for sale to another organization which is engaged in an INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE with its workforce; this is a way of providing support to the workforce in dispute. See SECONDARY ACTION.

blacking

Related to blacking: blacking out, Blacking up

noun

Synonyms for blacking

noun a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear

Synonyms

shoe polish

Related Words

polish

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