1Denoting a verbal action, an instance of this, or its result.

1. 1.1Denoting a verbal action relating to an occupation, skill, etc.
   ‘banking’
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   • ‘ice skating’
   • ‘welding’

2Denoting material used for or associated with a process etc.

1. 2.1Denoting something involved in an action or process but with no corresponding verb.
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   • ‘scaffolding’

3Forming the gerund of verbs (such as painting as in I love painting).

1Forming the present participle of verbs.

1. 1.1Forming present participles used as adjectives.
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   • ‘charming’

2Forming adjectives from nouns.

(used especially in names of coins and fractional parts) a thing belonging to or having the quality of.