noun
Uncommon
tossing
Tossing (noun) means the action of throwing something, or of moving restlessly back and forth. Example: “The tossing of the ship in the storm made everyone seasick.”
noun
1
The action of throwing something, or of moving restlessly back and forth.
"The tossing of the ship in the storm made everyone seasick."
How to use tossing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of throwing, or rocking/turning restlessly.
Common pairings
tossing and turning
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Word forms
- Plural
- tossings
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The _____ of the ship in the storm made everyone seasick.
Rhymes for tossing
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What does “tossing” mean?
The word “tossing” means the action of throwing something, or of moving restlessly back and forth. In plain terms, the act of throwing, or rocking/turning restlessly.
How do you use “tossing” in a sentence?
Here is “tossing” used in a sentence: “The tossing of the ship in the storm made everyone seasick.”
What part of speech is “tossing”?
“Tossing” is a noun.
Is “tossing” a common word?
“Tossing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
