noun
retrieving
Retrieving (noun) means the act of getting something back. Example: “Retrieving the sunken boat took a team of divers all day.”
noun
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The act of getting something back.
"Retrieving the sunken boat took a team of divers all day."
How to use retrieving
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of retrieving something.
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Word forms
- Plural
- retrievings
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Rhymes for retrieving
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What does “retrieving” mean?
The word “retrieving” means the act of getting something back. In plain terms, the act of retrieving something.
How do you use “retrieving” in a sentence?
Here is “retrieving” used in a sentence: “Retrieving the sunken boat took a team of divers all day.”
What part of speech is “retrieving”?
“Retrieving” is a noun.
What is the meaning of retrieving?
"retrieving" (noun) means the act of getting something back.
