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truing

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The alignment (and cutting) of a wheel (especially a grinding wheel) such that its surface is concentric with its axis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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2

verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of true

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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History

Etymology

From true + -ing.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: centrírozás — The alignment (and cutting) of a wheel (especially a grinding wheel) such that its surface is concentric with its axis
  • Norwegian Bokmål: retting — The alignment (and cutting) of a wheel (especially a grinding wheel) such that its surface is concentric with its axis
  • Russian: выра́внивание (vyrávnivanije) — The alignment (and cutting) of a wheel (especially a grinding wheel) such that its surface is concentric with its axis
  • Russian: пра́вка (právka) — The alignment (and cutting) of a wheel (especially a grinding wheel) such that its surface is concentric with its axis
  • Swedish: riktning — The alignment (and cutting) of a wheel (especially a grinding wheel) such that its surface is concentric with its axis