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Grammar : Noun
Spell : fik-sing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɪk sɪŋ



Définition of fixing

Origin :
  • "position from which it is difficult to move," 1809, American English, from fix (v.). Meaning "dose of narcotic" is from 1934, shortened from fix-up (1867, originally in reference to liquor).
  • noun repairing
Example sentences :
  • The depth of immersion is regulated by fixing the crank-pin.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 447, July 26, 1884 » by Various
  • The hotel's fixing for a big crowd, if the weather holds like this.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • Kellogg leaned across the table, fixing him with an enthusiastic eye.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • "I've never been in a studio before," said Betty, fixing fresh paper.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • He had written beforehand from Paris fixing dates and hours.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Sir Geoffrey rose at him, fixing his eye-glass, and patted him on the shoulder.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Geordie waited for an answer, fixing his eyes on Lady Maitland.
  • Extract from : « Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI » by Various
  • The Baron was fixing his eyes on her and she tried to elude his gaze.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • I made no answer, and I tried not to look at him by fixing my eyes upon the sea.
  • Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine
  • "I'm not bankrupt, either," said old Uthoug, fixing his red eyes on her face.
  • Extract from : « The Great Hunger » by Johan Bojer

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