Associations to the word «Settling»

Wiktionary

SETTLING, verb. Present participle of settle
SETTLING, noun. The act of one who, or that which, settles; the act of establishing oneself, of colonizing, subsiding, adjusting, etc.
SETTLING, noun. (usually plural) Dregs; sediment.
SETTLING DOWN, verb. Present participle of settle down
SETTLING SOMEONE'S HASH, verb. Present participle of settle someone's hash
SETTLING UP, verb. Present participle of settle up

Dictionary definition

SETTLING, noun. A gradual sinking to a lower level.

Wise words

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