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The correct spelling is branding.
How to pronounce branding
verb
Say it like: Bra-ndi-ng
The correct spelling is branding. To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound. For example: "When they caught him, he was branded and then locked up."
Usage Examples
“When they caught him, he was branded and then locked up.”
“The ranch hands had to brand every new calf by lunchtime.”
“Her face is branded upon my memory.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.
- 2.To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.
- 3.To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses.
- 4.To stigmatize, label (someone).
- 5.To associate a product or service with a trademark or other name and related images.
noun
- 1.The process in which a mark, usually a symbol or ornamental pattern, is burned into the skin of a living person or animal.
- 2.The promotion of a commercial brand of product in order to give it greater public awareness.
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