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Rarenettling
The correct spelling is nettling.
How to pronounce nettling
verb
Say it like: Net-tli-ng
The correct spelling is nettling. Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone. For example: "The children were badly nettled after playing in the field."
Usage Examples
“The children were badly nettled after playing in the field.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
- 2.To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.
noun
- 1.(ropemaking) A process, resembling splicing, by which two ropes are joined so as to form one rope.
- 2.The process of tying together the ends of yarns in pairs, to prevent tangling.
- 3.The process of stinging somebody with nettles.
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