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paling

The correct spelling is paling.

How to pronounce paling

verb

IPA: /ˈpeɪlɪŋ/

Say it like: Pal-ing

The correct spelling is paling. To turn pale; to lose colour.

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To turn pale; to lose colour.
  2. 2.To become insignificant.
  3. 3.To make pale; to diminish the brightness of.
  4. 4.To enclose with pales, or as if with pales; to encircle or encompass; to fence off.

noun

  1. 1.A pointed stick used to make a fence.
  2. 2.A fence made of palings.
  3. 3.A fence made of galvanized sheeting.

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