singing

/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/

verb

  1. 1

    To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.

    “"I really want to sing in the school choir," said Vera.”
  2. 2

    To express audibly by means of a harmonious vocalization.

  3. 3

    To soothe with singing.

    “to sing somebody to sleep”
  4. 4

    To confess under interrogation.

  5. 5

    To make a small, shrill sound.

    “The air sings in passing through a crevice.”
  6. 6

    To relate in verse; to celebrate in poetry.

  7. 7

    To display fine qualities; to stand out as excellent.

    “The sauce really makes this lamb sing.”
  8. 8

    To be capable of being sung; to produce a certain effect by being sung.

noun

  1. 1

    The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.

  2. 2

    Disclosing information, or giving evidence about another.

  3. 3

    A gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs.

adjective

  1. 1

    Smooth and flowing.

  2. 2

    (of a kettle etc.) Producing a whistling sound due to the escape of steam.

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