Associations to the word «Sizing»

Wiktionary

SIZING, noun. A gelatinous glue for glazing or sizing canvas, paper, plaster or wood; often made from animal skins.
SIZING, noun. Paste
SIZING, noun. (UK) (Cambridge University) (dated) food and drink ordered from the buttery by a student
SIZING, noun. A weak glue used in various trades; size.
SIZING, verb. Present participle of size
SIZING UP, verb. Present participle of size up

Dictionary definition

SIZING, noun. Any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics; "size gives body to a fabric".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke