fining

To make finer, purer, or cleaner; to purify or clarify.

“to fine gold”

To become finer, purer, or cleaner.

To make finer, or less coarse, as in bulk, texture, etc.

“to fine the soil”

To change by fine gradations.

“to fine down a ship's lines, i.e. to diminish her lines gradually”

To clarify (wine and beer) by filtration.

To become gradually fine; to diminish; to dwindle (with away, down, or off).

To issue a fine as punishment to (someone).

“She was fined a thousand dollars for littering, but she appealed.”

To pay a fine.

To finish; to cease.

To cause to cease; to stop.