wearing
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wear·ing | \ ˈwer-iŋ 
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\Definition of wearing
(Entry 1 of 2)
: intended for wear
wearing apparel
wearing
adjective (2)Definition of wearing (Entry 2 of 2)
: subjecting to or inflicting wear especially : causing fatigue a wearing journey
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