parting (noun)

  • 11parting — noun a) A farewell, the act of departing politely. b) The dividing line formed by combing the hair in different directions ; part (US) …

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  • 12parting shot — noun a cutting remark made at the moment of departure …

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  • 13ˌparting ˈshot — noun [C] an unpleasant or angry remark made at the end of a conversation by someone when they are leaving …

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  • 14parting line — noun : the line or plane along which sections of a foundry mold, die, or pattern separate * * * Metall. 1. the line at which two closed dies or two halves of a mold meet. 2. a corresponding line or seam appearing on a molded or cast object. [1870 …

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  • 15parting pulley — noun : split pulley …

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  • 16parting stop — noun : a piece of wood separating the top and bottom sashes in a double hung window …

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  • 17parting tool — noun 1. : a narrow bladed tool used in turning or planing or for cutting a piece in two 2. : a tool used (as in lathe work) for cutting off pieces from the main body of stock being worked on …

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  • 18parting — I UK [ˈpɑː(r)tɪŋ] / US [ˈpɑrtɪŋ] adjective [only before noun] done or said by someone when they are leaving He shot her a parting glance and then left. a parting comment II UK [ˈpɑː(r)tɪŋ] / US [ˈpɑrtɪŋ] noun Word forms parting : singular parting …

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  • 19parting — part|ing1 [ partıŋ ] adjective only before noun done or said by someone when they are leaving: He shot her a parting glance and then left. a parting comment parting part|ing 2 [ partıŋ ] noun 1. ) count or uncount the act of leaving someone,… …

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  • 20parting — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ final ▪ amicable ▪ It was an amicable parting and we greatly value the years we spent together. ▪ bitter ▪ The divorce was a bitter parting that …

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