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fixing
FIHK-sihng
Fixing (noun) means Hardware used to attach or secure something, such as screws or brackets. Example: “I need to buy some new fixings before I can hang the shelf.”
noun
1
Hardware used to attach or secure something, such as screws or brackets.
"I need to buy some new fixings before I can hang the shelf."
"The wardrobe was wobbly because several of the fixings were missing from the box."
"The flat-pack came with all the necessary fixings."
2
The act of dishonestly arranging the outcome of an event.
"Officials promised a full investigation into claims of race fixing at the track."
"Fixing the vote in secret ruined the whole competition for honest players."
"The scandal centered on match fixing."
How to use fixing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHardware for attaching things, or the corrupt rigging of a contest's result.
Common pairings
match fixing
wall fixings
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What does “fixing” mean?
The word “fixing” means hardware used to attach or secure something, such as screws or brackets. In plain terms, hardware for attaching things, or the corrupt rigging of a contest's result.
How do you pronounce “fixing”?
“Fixing” is pronounced FIHK-sihng (/ˈfɪksɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fixing” in a sentence?
Here is “fixing” used in a sentence: “The flat-pack came with all the necessary fixings.”
What part of speech is “fixing”?
“Fixing” is a noun.
Is “fixing” a common word?
“Fixing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fixing” have?
“Fixing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: hardware used to attach or secure something, such as screws or brackets.
What is the difference between a fixing and a fastener?
They largely overlap: a fixing is hardware used to attach or secure something, such as screws, wall plugs, or brackets. Fixing is the usual term in British English and in the building trade, while fastener is more common in American English and in engineering.
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