eking (Meaning)
eking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Eke
eking (v. t.)
A lengthening or filling piece to make good a deficiency in length.
The carved work under the quarter piece at the aft part of the quarter gallery.
Synonyms & Antonyms of eking
eking Sentence Examples
- The destitute man was eking out a meager existence by begging on the streets.
- Despite her tireless efforts, she was only eking out a small profit from her business.
- The hikers were eking their way up the steep and treacherous mountain trail.
- The scientist was eking out a new theory based on the limited evidence available.
- The artist was eking out a living by selling her paintings at local fairs and galleries.
- The writer was eking out a novel, one chapter at a time, in his spare moments.
- The family was eking out a living on their small farm, growing their own food and raising their own animals.
- The student was eking out a passing grade in her math class by studying hard and attending extra help sessions.
- The company was eking out a small profit margin by cutting costs and increasing sales.
- The organization was eking out its existence by relying on donations and grants.
FAQs About the word eking
of Eke, A lengthening or filling piece to make good a deficiency in length., The carved work under the quarter piece at the aft part of the quarter gallery.
earn, obtain,squeeze, scrape (up or together), secure, acquire, procure, gain, attain, scrounge
No antonyms found.
The destitute man was eking out a meager existence by begging on the streets.
Despite her tireless efforts, she was only eking out a small profit from her business.
The hikers were eking their way up the steep and treacherous mountain trail.
The scientist was eking out a new theory based on the limited evidence available.
