Sumaching
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 gerund of sumach: the process of applying a preparation of sumac to an object. form-of, gerund, uncountable
"Once during the process of sumaching the skins are removed from the tub and placed on a rack or perforated bench at the side: they are heaped one on another, and by their own weight press all the sumach solution through the pores. Another sumaching and another pressing complete the operation."
- 1 present participle and gerund of sumach form-of, gerund, participle, present
Synonyms
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More examples"Once during the process of sumaching the skins are removed from the tub and placed on a rack or perforated bench at the side: they are heaped one on another, and by their own weight press all the sumach solution through the pores. Another sumaching and another pressing complete the operation."
Etymology
From sumach + -ing.
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