noun
taming
Taming (noun) means the process of bringing something wild or unruly under control. Example: “The taming of the colt took patience and time.”
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The process of bringing something wild or unruly under control.
"The taming of the colt took patience and time."
How to use taming
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or process of making something tame.
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Word forms
- Plural
- tamings
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What does “taming” mean?
The word “taming” means the process of bringing something wild or unruly under control. In plain terms, the act or process of making something tame.
How do you use “taming” in a sentence?
Here is “taming” used in a sentence: “The taming of the colt took patience and time.”
What part of speech is “taming”?
“Taming” is a noun.
What is the meaning of taming?
"taming" (noun) means the process of bringing something wild or unruly under control.