barbering
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present participleof barber.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
barbernouna person whose occupation it is to cut and dress the hair of customers, especially men, and to shave or trim the beard.
Example Sentences
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Oasis Restore was hailed as a "revolution in youth justice", where young offenders were given one-on-one support and trained with workshops, such as catering and barbering.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2025
"I started barbering, working as a Saturday lad in Skelmersdale," says Woods.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2025
Mr Cox said he had "hope of my barber shop or my barbering tools etc being somewhat salvageable", but "the whole room has gone including everything in it".
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2023
The Federal Way barbering class had spots for 16 kids; dozens more applied, she said.
From Seattle Times ● May 10, 2023
I do not think I ever really hated him until he had that little spell of superiority at lunch—that and when he went through all that barbering.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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