Definition of making

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Making (n.) That which establishes or places in a desirable state or condition; the material of which something may be made; as, early misfortune was the making of him..

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Mustaiba :: Mustaiba (n.) A close-grained, neavy wood of a brownish color, brought from Brazil, and used in turning, for making the handles of tools, and the like..
Spermaceti :: Spermaceti (n.) A white waxy substance obtained from cavities in the head of the sperm whale, and used making candles, oilments, cosmetics, etc. It consists essentially of ethereal salts of palmitic acid with ethal and other hydrocarbon bases. The substance of spermaceti after the removal of certain impurities is sometimes called cetin..
Expiation :: Expiation (n.) The act of making satisfaction or atonement for any crime or fault; the extinguishing of guilt by suffering or penalty.
Cringle :: Cringle (n.) An iron or pope thimble or grommet worked into or attached to the edges and corners of a sail; -- usually in the plural. The cringles are used for making fast the bowline bridles, earings, etc..
Aggravation :: Aggravation (n.) The act of aggravating, or making worse; -- used of evils, natural or moral; the act of increasing in severity or heinousness; something additional to a crime or wrong and enhancing its guilt or injurious consequences..
Penknife :: Penknife (n.) A small pocketknife; formerly, a knife used for making and mending quill pens..
Declaratory :: Declaratory (a.) Making declaration, explanation, or exhibition; making clear or manifest; affirmative; expressive; as, a clause declaratory of the will of the legislature..
Boncilate :: Boncilate (n.) A substance composed of ground bone, mineral matters, etc., hardened by pressure, and used for making billiard balls, boxes, etc..
Erective :: Erective (a.) Making erect or upright; raising; tending to erect.
Cleaning :: Cleaning (n.) The act of making clean.
Railing :: Railing (n.) Rails in general; also, material for making rails..
Subtilization :: Subtilization (n.) The operation of making so volatile as to rise in steam or vapor.
Confectory :: Confectory (a.) Pertaining to the art of making sweetmeats.
Provident :: Provident (a.) Foreseeing wants and making provision to supply them; prudent in preparing for future exigencies; cautious; economical; -- sometimes followed by of; as, aprovident man; an animal provident of the future..
Christocentric :: Christocentric (a.) Making Christ the center, about whom all things are grouped, as in religion or history; tending toward Christ, as the central object of thought or emotion..
Attitudinarianism :: Attitudinarianism (n.) A practicing of attitudes; posture making.
Making :: Making (n.) That which establishes or places in a desirable state or condition; the material of which something may be made; as, early misfortune was the making of him..
Rounder :: Rounder (n.) A tool for making an edge or surface round.
Darnel :: Darnel (n.) Any grass of the genus Lolium, esp. the Lolium temulentum (bearded darnel), the grains of which have been reputed poisonous. Other species, as Lolium perenne (rye grass or ray grass), and its variety L. Italicum (Italian rye grass), are highly esteemed for pasture and for making hay..
Tanite :: Tanite (n.) A firm composition of emery and a certain kind of cement, used for making grinding wheels, slabs, etc..
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