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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of pastings

  • as in batterings
  • as in batterings
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pastings

noun

Definition of pastingsnext
plural of pasting
as in batterings

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“Pastings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastings. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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