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wading

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Adjective — Suitable or fit for walking through water on foot, especially shallow water.

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wading pool wading bird wading through the shallows

Etymology

From wade plus the suffix -ing; wade itself traces back through Old English to a very old Germanic root meaning "to go" or "to advance".

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Frequently asked questions

What does “wading” mean?

The word “wading” means suitable or fit for walking through water on foot, especially shallow water. In plain terms, walking through water, mud, or something similarly thick, or (for a bird) built for doing exactly that.

How do you use “wading” in a sentence?

Here is “wading” used in a sentence: “She rolled up her trousers and picked her way across the wading section of the river.”

What part of speech is “wading”?

“Wading” is an adjective.

Where does the word “wading” come from?

The word “wading” comes from Old English. From wade plus the suffix -ing; wade itself traces back through Old English to a very old Germanic root meaning "to go" or "to advance".

How many meanings does “wading” have?

“Wading” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: suitable or fit for walking through water on foot, especially shallow water.

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