oystering

[ oi-ster-ing ]

noun

1. veneering of furniture with matched flitches having a figure of concentric rings.
2. flitches used on an oystered oystered piece.

Word History and Origins

Origin of oystering¹

First recorded in 1910–15; oyster + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It was the most popular boat used in the colony for collecting corn from the Indians, fishing, oystering, and exploring.

From Project Gutenberg

Dredging is a much faster and less laborious method of oystering than tonging, and can be carried on over a much larger territory.

From Project Gutenberg

In order to meet this demand he commonly resorted to oystering.

From Project Gutenberg

It makes no difference to him at what hour he returns,—from oystering or from the cranberry-bog.

From Project Gutenberg