bathing

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Contents

1 English
- 1.1 Etymology 1
- 1.2 Etymology 2
  - 1.2.1 Pronunciation
  - 1.2.2 Verb

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology 1

From bathe

[edit] Pronunciation

(UK) IPA: /ˈbeɪˌðɪŋ/, SAMPA: /"beI%DIN/
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Rhymes: -eɪðɪŋ

[edit] Adjective

bathing (not generally comparable; )

Designed for use whilst bathing.

The Victorians changed in a bathing machine before paddling in the sea.

[edit] Noun

bathing (plural bathings)

The act of taking a bath.

[edit] Verb

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bathing

Present participle of bathe.

Bathing in the sea is considered healthy.

[edit] Derived terms

[edit] Etymology 2

From bath

[edit] Pronunciation

(UK) IPA: /ˈbæθ.ɪŋ/, SAMPA: /"b{T.IN/

[edit] Verb

bathing

Present participle of bath.

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