sizing
1 synonym for sizing, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A glue-like coating applied to paper, fabric, or canvas to strengthen and seal the surface before it is painted, printed, or woven.
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What does “sizing” mean?
The word “sizing” means a glue-like coating applied to paper, fabric, or canvas to strengthen and seal the surface before it is painted, printed, or woven. In plain terms, a coating used in crafts and manufacturing to prepare a surface, distinct from the everyday sense of "size" meaning dimensions.
How do you pronounce “sizing”?
“Sizing” is pronounced SEYE-zihng (/ˈsaɪzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sizing” in a sentence?
Here is “sizing” used in a sentence: “The fabric had a layer of sizing applied to stiffen it before dyeing.”
What part of speech is “sizing”?
“Sizing” is a noun.
