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• present participle of black.

blacking

American  

[blak-ing] / ˈblæk ɪŋ /

noun

1. any preparation for producing a black coating or finish, as on shoes or stoves.

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blacking British  

/ ˈblækɪŋ /

noun

1. any preparation, esp one containing lampblack, for giving a black finish to shoes, metals, etc

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Etymology

Origin of blacking

First recorded in 1590–1600; black + -ing ¹