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pilling

The correct spelling is pilling.

How to pronounce pilling

verb

Say it like: Pil-lin-g

The correct spelling is pilling. Of a woven fabric surface, to form small matted balls of fiber. For example: "Pilling is a skill rarely used by modern pharmacists."

Usage Examples

Pilling is a skill rarely used by modern pharmacists.

She pills herself with all sorts of herbal medicines.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.Of a woven fabric surface, to form small matted balls of fiber.
  2. 2.To form into the shape of a pill.
  3. 3.To medicate with pills.
  4. 4.To persuade or convince someone of something.
  5. 5.To peel; to remove the outer layer of hair, skin, or bark.

noun

  1. 1.Balls of fibre formed on clothing through usage, often called pill or pills.

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