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hushing

The correct spelling is hushing.

How to pronounce hushing

verb

Say it like: Hus-hin-g

The correct spelling is hushing. To become quiet.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To become quiet.
  2. 2.To make quiet.
  3. 3.To appease; to allay; to soothe.
  4. 4.To clear off soil and other materials overlying the bedrock.

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who hushes, or calls for silence.
  2. 2.The use of a heavy discharge of water to uncover a mineral vein or wash ore.

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