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• present participle of terrace.

terracing

American  

[ter-uh-sing] / ˈtɛr ə sɪŋ /

noun

1. something formed as a terrace.

2. a system of terraces.

3. the act or process of making terraces.

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terracing British  

/ ˈtɛrəsɪŋ /

noun

1. a series of terraces, esp one dividing a slope into a steplike system of flat narrow fields

2. the act of making a terrace or terraces

3. another name for terrace

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Etymology

Origin of terracing

First recorded in 1780–90; terrace + -ing ¹

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Example Sentences

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terracing

If you look through the history books, it is 30 years since Norwich won at Anfield - in the last game played in front of the Kop when it was still terracing.

From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2024

“We knew we’d have to do a bit of terracing and retaining, but California is what it is,” Tenney said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2023

The terracing and draining systems of the mountain’s forests should safely channel rain from the mountain to the sea.

From New York Times ● Dec. 3, 2022

The upper-tier will become outdoor terracing for new homes.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 5, 2022

The principal reason for its success was its innovative techniques of terracing and irrigation, the latter being used to implement the former.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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