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Synonyms for filling


Grammar : Noun
Spell : fil-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɪl ɪŋ

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Définition of filling

Origin :
  • verbal noun from fill (v.). Dentistry sense is from 1848. Filling station attested by 1921.
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Example sentences :
  • Lined them with stakes and bushes to keep them from filling in.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • The result will be a filling that has more of the date flavor.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • (b) Describe the filling and closing of jars in this method.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • Then, between these layers, put a filling about 1/2 inch thick.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • And she thought I was a bad influence on you, filling your head with stuff out of books.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • "I hadn't got to it yet," the Dutchman answered, filling his pipe slowly.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • Rosa felt her heart sink within her, and her eyes were filling with tears.
  • Extract from : « The Black Tulip » by Alexandre Dumas (Pere)
  • That is,' said the doctor, filling his glass, 'caution in behalf of other people.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • The same idea had occurred to Pierre, and was filling him with emotion.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Flax-birds were flying among them filling the air with their sweet notes.
  • Extract from : « The Bay State Monthly, Vol. 1, Issue 1. » by Various

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