nerving

British

/ ˈnɜːvɪŋ /

noun

vet science surgical removal of part of a nerve trunk, or the use of chemicals to block the nerve supply, to relieve pain; usually adminstered because of chronic and disabling inflammation

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Nerving himself, he did it in one clean move, clamping his paws heavily into the weatherworn sandstone groove.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

Nerving myself up to the undertaking, I slowly and carefully began to work my way higher up.

From Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures by Groome, William H. C.

Nerving ourselves for the undertaking, we marched forward.

From In New Granada Heroes and Patriots by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Nerving herself to the ordeal, two days later, she dressed with elaborate care in the suit she had worn on her flight from Quard.

From Joan Thursday by Vance, Louis Joseph

Nerving himself to the ordeal, Ken took his card and presented himself one evening at the doctor's house.

From The Young Pitcher by Grey, Zane

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