1. hushing - Noun
2. hushing - Verb
of Hush
The process of washing ore, or of uncovering mineral veins, by a heavy discharge of water from a reservoir; flushing; -- also called booming.
Source: Webster's dictionary... scandals are only increased by hushing them up. Rudyard Kipling
the performers could not be heard over the hissing of the audience Source: Internet
While the original purpose was to transcribe disordered speech, linguists have used the extensions to designate a number of unique sounds within standard communication, such as hushing, gnashing teeth, and smacking lips. Source: Internet
His discussions of some technical advances are the only sources for those inventions, such as hushing in mining technology or the use of water mills for crushing or grinding corn. Source: Internet