paling

[US]/'peɪlɪŋ/
[UK]/'pelɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. wooden fence used to enclose a farm, garden, etc.

Phrases & Collocations

wooden paling

paling fence

white paling

broken paling

rustic paling

Example Sentences

The underparts were orangey-brown, paling towards the lower belly.

The sky was paling as the sun set.

She was paling in comparison to her more experienced colleagues.

His excuses were paling in credibility.

The paling light of dawn illuminated the room.

His enthusiasm was paling as the project dragged on.

The paling smile on her face showed her disappointment.

The paling interest in the subject was evident in the students' faces.

The paling moonlight cast a soft glow over the garden.

His paling health worried his family.

The paling hope of finding survivors dampened the rescue team's spirits.

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