ashing (Meaning)
ashing
any of a genus (Fraxinus) of trees of the olive family with pinnate leaves, thin furrowed bark, and gray branchlets, the solid residue left when combustible material is thoroughly burned or is oxidized by chemical means, the ligature æ used in Old English and some phonetic alphabets to represent a low front vowel \a\, fine particles of mineral matter from a volcanic vent, the remains of the dead human body especially after cremation, the tough elastic wood of an ash, ruins, the remains of the dead human body after cremation or disintegration, to convert into ash, any of a genus of trees related to the olive and having bark with grooves and ridges and winged seeds, the hard strong wood of an ash, deathly pallor, to apply ash to, to remove ash residue from (something, such as a cigarette) usually by flicking or tapping, the solid that remains after material is thoroughly burned or is oxidized by chemical means, the remains of something destroyed, something that symbolizes grief, repentance, or humiliation
Synonyms & Antonyms of ashing
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Synonyms:
- broiling
- relighting
- firing
- inflaming
- immolating
- enkindling
- cooking
- setting off
- enflaming
- baking
- deflagrating
- scorching
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ashing Sentence Examples
- The fireplace crackled and popped, sending embers and ashing into the room.
- The ashen remains of the campfire lay scattered on the ground, a reminder of the night's revelry.
- The ashing of the tobacco leaves produced a pungent aroma that filled the air.
- The volcanic eruption spewed ashing into the atmosphere, blocking out the sun and causing widespread damage.
- The ashen face of the survivor told the tale of their harrowing ordeal.
- The forensic team carefully examined the ashing on the victim's clothing for clues.
- The ashen sky hinted at the approaching storm, casting a gloomy pallor over the landscape.
- The ashen wood of the century-old oak tree served as a testament to its longevity.
- The ashing of the documents destroyed all evidence of the illicit activities.
- The ashen dust of the ancient ruin provided valuable insights into the history of the civilization that once inhabited it.
FAQs About the word ashing
any of a genus (Fraxinus) of trees of the olive family with pinnate leaves, thin furrowed bark, and gray branchlets, the solid residue left when combustible mat
incinerating, charring, cremating, lighting, burning, igniting, torching, kilning, kindling, broiling
extinguishing,stamping (out), quenching,putting out,dousing, dowsing, snuffing (out)
The fireplace crackled and popped, sending embers and ashing into the room.
The ashen remains of the campfire lay scattered on the ground, a reminder of the night's revelry.
The ashing of the tobacco leaves produced a pungent aroma that filled the air.
The volcanic eruption spewed ashing into the atmosphere, blocking out the sun and causing widespread damage.
