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The correct spelling is bottling.

How to pronounce bottling

verb

Say it like: Bot-tli-ng

The correct spelling is bottling. To seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption. Also fig. For example: "This plant bottles vast quantities of spring water every day."

Usage Examples

This plant bottles vast quantities of spring water every day.

Because of complications she can't breast feed her baby and so she bottles him.

The rider bottled the big jump.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption. Also fig.
  2. 2.To feed (an infant) baby formula.
  3. 3.To refrain from doing (something) at the last moment because of a sudden loss of courage.
  4. 4.To throw away a leading position.
  5. 5.To strike (someone) with a bottle.

noun

  1. 1.A batch of bottled liquids, as from a single vat, barrel, or seasonal growth.
  2. 2.The act of pelting (a musical act on stage, etc.) with bottles as a sign of disapproval.

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