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macing

 

[ ˈmeɪsɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

grinding tool

Macing refers to a process or tool used for the grinding or shaping of materials. It is commonly used in various manufacturing and engineering processes. The technique involved can vary based on the material being worked with.

Synonyms

grinding, shaping, smoothing

Examples of usage

  • The macing tool helped to shape the metal accurately.
  • She used a macing technique to refine the wooden sculpture.
  • Macing is essential in producing precision machine parts.

Translations

Translations of the word "macing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 macing

🇮🇳 मैसिंग

🇩🇪 Macing

🇮🇩 macing

🇺🇦 мейкінг

🇵🇱 macing

🇯🇵 メイキング

🇫🇷 macing

🇪🇸 macing

🇹🇷 macing

🇰🇷 메이킹

🇸🇦 ماسينغ

🇨🇿 macing

🇸🇰 macing

🇨🇳 制作

🇸🇮 macing

🇮🇸 macing

🇰🇿 macing

🇬🇪 მეიკინგი

🇦🇿 macing

🇲🇽 macing

Etymology

The origin of the word 'macing' can be traced back to the early 20th century and is derived from the verb 'to mace', which itself came from the Old French word 'macier'. 'Macer' meant to grind or crush, often used in the context of preparing food or materials for other uses. As industrial practices evolved, the term was adapted to describe specific tools and methods used in grinding and shaping materials in various trades. By the mid-1900s, it had established itself in engineering and manufacturing parlance to refer to specific grinding techniques and tools. The evolution of the term illustrates the interplay between language and technology, highlighting how new processes and tools can lead to the development of new vocabulary.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,350, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.