Blacking
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blacking out
Translation of "blacking" into Russian
blacking
NounUK
/ˈblæk.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈblæk.ɪŋ/
blacking
blackings pl
He applied blacking to his shoes to make them shine.
Он нанес чернитель на свои ботинки, чтобы они блестели.
black
Verbblacking
Gerund
UK
/blæk/
US
/blæk/
black
blacks
blacked Past Simple / Past Participle
blacking Gerund
They tried to black his reputation with false accusations.
Они пытались очернить его репутацию ложными обвинениями.
The storm clouds began to black the sky.
Грозовые тучи начали затемнять небо.
Additional translations
Definitions
blacking
NounUK
/ˈblækɪŋ/
US
/ˈblækɪŋ/
A substance used to polish or clean shoes, typically made from a mixture of waxes and dyes.
He applied blacking to his shoes to make them shine for the interview.
The act or process of making something black or darker.
Repeated blacking of the metal parts gave them a matte finish.
black
VerbUK
/blæk/
US
/blæk/
To make something black in color.
The artist decided to black the canvas to create a dramatic effect.
To boycott or ostracize someone or something.
The union decided to black the company until their demands were met.
blacking
Pres. ParticipleUK
/ˈblækɪŋ/
US
/ˈblækɪŋ/
Causing to become black; darkening.
A blacking agent was added to deepen the colour of the ink.