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Nettling

Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.

📖 Definitions of "Nettling"

verb

1
Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
"The children were badly nettled after playing in the field."
2
To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.

noun

1
(ropemaking) A process, resembling splicing, by which two ropes are joined so as to form one rope.
2
The process of tying together the ends of yarns in pairs, to prevent tangling.
3
The process of stinging somebody with nettles.

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