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Meaning of "westing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WESTING

westing  [ˈwɛstɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WESTING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Westing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WESTING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Westing (By Musket and Sextant)

Westing is a compilation of the early EPs and singles by the band Pavement. It features all the tracks from their first three EPs, Slay Tracks , Demolition Plot J-7, and Perfect Sound Forever, as well as the single mix of "Summer Babe," its B-sides, and two compilation tracks.

Definition of westing in the English dictionary

The definition of westing in the dictionary is movement, deviation, or distance covered in a westerly direction, esp as expressed in the resulting difference in longitude.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WESTING


arresting
əˈrɛstɪŋ
birds´-nesting
ˈbɜːdzˌnɛstɪŋ
broadcasting
ˈbrɔːdkɑːstɪŋ
casting
ˈkɑːstɪŋ
contrasting
kənˈtræstɪŋ
cresting
ˈkrɛstɪŋ
existing
ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ
frosting
ˈfrɒstɪŋ
interesting
ˈɪntrɪstɪŋ
jesting
ˈdʒɛstɪŋ
lasting
ˈlɑːstɪŋ
listing
ˈlɪstɪŋ
nesting
ˈnɛstɪŋ
posting
ˈpəʊstɪŋ
questing
ˈkwɛstɪŋ
resting
ˈrɛstɪŋ
testing
ˈtestɪŋ
unprotesting
ˌʌnprəˈtɛstɪŋ
unresting
ʌnˈrɛstɪŋ
vesting
ˈvɛstɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WESTING

western swing
Western Wall
western writer
westerner
westernise
westernism
westernization
westernize
westernized
westernmost
Westfalen
westie
Westinghouse brake
westlins
Westm.
Westmeath
Westminster
Westminster Abbey
Westmorland
westmost

WORDS THAT END LIKE WESTING

accounting
blasting
boasting
bursting
costing
disgusting
dusting
everlasting
exhausting
fasting
harvesting
long-lasting
pasting
podcasting
pre-existing
roasting
tasting
trusting
twisting
wasting
wine tasting

Synonyms and antonyms of westing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «westing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WESTING

Find out the translation of westing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of westing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «westing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

西距
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

westing
570 millions of speakers

English

westing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

westing
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الذهاب بإتجاه الغرب
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Westing
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Westing
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পশ্চিমদিকে প্রস্থান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Westinghouse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Barat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Westing
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

westing
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

westing
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Westing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Westing
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

westing
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पश्चिमेकडे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

westing
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Westing
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Westing
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Westing
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Westing
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Westing
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

westelike koers
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Westing
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Westing
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of westing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WESTING»

The term «westing» is regularly used and occupies the 106.849 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WESTING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about westing

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WESTING»

Discover the use of westing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to westing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Westing Game (Puffin Modern Classics)
Winner of the Newbery Medal Winner of the Boston Globe/Horn Book Award An ALA Notable Book "Great fun for those who enjoy illusion, word play, or sleight of hand." —The New York Times Book Review "A fascinating medley of word games, ...
Ellen Raskin, 2004
2
Arthur H. Westing: Pioneer on the Environmental Impact of War
This volume combines six of his pioneering contributions on the environmental consequences of warfare in Viet Nam and in Kuwait, on the environmental impact of nuclear war, and on legal constraints and military guidelines for protecting the ...
Arthur H. Westing, 2012
3
Building Biblical Values: Innovative Learning Exercises for ...
Westing and Thome provide a variety of group activities written to help readers become intentional about their spiritual values. Building Biblical Values is a new approach to the crucial issue of values education.
Harold J. Westing, Penelope L. Thome, Penny Thome
4
The Westing Game: a Puzzle Mystery: Shmoop Literature Guide
These interactive study guides will help you discover and rediscover some of the greatest works of all time. For more info, check out http://www.shmoop.com/literature/
Shmoop, 2010
5
Church Staff Handbook: How to Build an Effective Ministry Team
Church Staff Handbook provides a blueprint for developing a spiritually strong and effective team for ministry in the local church.
Harold J. Westing
6
Cultural norms, war and the environment
Written by specialists from several disciplines, the essays examine the ways in which cultural norms concerning the environment have inhibited the conduct of and preparation for war, and suggest how such norms can be strengthened.
Arthur H. Westing, 1988
7
Mice of the Westing Wind
By means of a hot-air balloon, Charles and Oliver leave the island on which they have been marooned. They pursue the escaped sea dogs, and the island creatures come to their aid in a final battle with the pirates.
‎1998
8
Environmental hazards of war: releasing dangerous forces in ...
The implications of a major war in an increasingly industrial world would be far-reaching and incalculable.
Arthur H. Westing, International Peace Research Institute, United Nations Environment Programme, 1990
9
The westing game by Ellen Raskin: teacher guide
A teachers guide for the novel The westing game.
Gloria Levine, Ellen Raskin, 2000
10
Environmental Ecology: The Ecological Effects of Pollution, ...
These agents caused an estimated 1.3 million casualties, including 100 thousand deaths (Westing, 1977; Dyer, 1991). Lethal gases were also used during the later stages of the Iran-Iraq War of 1981-1987, especially by Iraqi forces.
Bill Freedman, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WESTING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term westing is used in the context of the following news items.
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If you like mysteries, read 'The Westing Game'
I've been reading "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin . It's set mostly in Sunset Towers, an apartment building. Two of the main characters are Turtle Wexler, ... «Poughkeepsie Journal, Apr 15»
2
Prep team suspended from playoffs after brawl breaks out at game
IHSA released a statement Thursday saying, “The events that occurred last night at the IHSA Boys Basketball Sectional at Westinghouse High School between ... «WGN-TV, Mar 15»
3
Pittsburgh's old Westinghouse atom smasher torn down
Westinghouse CEO Danny Roderick is among those dismayed about the demolition this week that knocked down the historic atom smasher still bearing the ... «WTAE Pittsburgh, Jan 15»
4
Video shows massive brawl during Pittsburgh high school football …
According to Pittsburgh Public Schools spokeswoman Ebony Pugh, the commotion began after a player from Westinghouse struck a player from Perry after the ... «WPXI Pittsburgh, Oct 14»
5
Ellen Raskin's 'The Westing Game' Taught Us These 12 Life …
But for longtime fans of Ellen Raskin's The Westing Game, it's (spoiler alert!) the means to a $200 million end. Because as anyone who ever picked up the ... «Bustle, Sep 14»
6
Ellen Raskins' 'The Westing Game:' a Bookie, a Burglar, a Bomber …
The Westing Game is a twisted, laugh-out-loud mystery novel centers on 16 “heirs” who are selected to live in Sunset Towers, in the shadows of the Samuel W. «Bustle, Jun 14»
7
Ha Ji Won Attends Cotton USA Trademark 25 Anniversary at …
Ha Ji Won Attends Cotton USA Trademark 25 Anniversary at Westing HOtel - May 13, 2014 [PHOTOS]. By KpopStarz | May 13, 2014 11:04 AM EDT ... «KpopStarz, May 14»
8
Mark Cipra on Stage in "The Westing Game" at Geauga Theater …
Previously seen with the GLTG in Proof, and You Can't Take It With You, Mr. Cipra is cast in the role of "Sandy" in the current production of The Westing Game. «The Plain Dealer, Mar 14»
9
Theater review: GLTG pull off admirable staging of 'The Westing Game'
Before the curtain went up at Geauga Lyric Theater Guild's production of “The Westing Game,” the three tween boys sitting behind me were discussing Ellen ... «News-Herald.com, Mar 14»
10
Euclid's Henn Mansion stars in the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild …
The 1923 Henn Mansion along Lake Erie in Euclid takes a leading role as the Westing Mansion in the Geauga Lyric Theater Guild's production of The Westing ... «The Plain Dealer, Mar 14»

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