blacking

1 of 2

noun

black·​ing ˈbla-kiŋ 

: a substance (such as a paste or polish) that is applied to an object to make it black

blacking

2 of 2

present participle of black entry 3

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1571, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blacking

• backing
• clacking
• cracking
• hacking
• jacking
• lacking
• packing
• racking
• sacking
• slacking
• smacking
• snacking

Kids Definition

blacking

noun

black·​ing ˈblak-iŋ 

: a substance (as a paste or polish) that is applied to an object to make it black