nettling

Speech parts

1. nettling - Noun

2. nettling - Verb

Meaning

of Nettle

A process (resembling splicing) by which two ropes are jointed end so as to form one rope.

The process of tying together the ends of yarns in pairs, to prevent tangling.

Stinging; irritating.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

pressure aggravation anger harassment disturbing irritation provoking grating frustrating torment annoying troubling provocation incitement annoyance
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Antonyms

pacific pleasing conciliatory delightful soothing calming
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Examples

Certificate of Registry of Marriage of Allan Stewart Konigsberg and Harlene Susan Rosen, March 15, 1956, retrieved from findmypast.com. Time stated that the years were "nettling" and "unsettling." Source: Internet

Published in 1930, just eleven days after his death, his last work Nettles was a series of bitter, nettling but often wry attacks on the moral climate of England. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Nettlestone and Seaview Nettleton nettlewort nettlingly nettly nettop