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paling
UK
/ˈpeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈpeɪlɪŋ/
palings
pl
UK
/ˈpeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈpeɪlɪŋ/
Translations
The garden was enclosed by a paling to keep out the deer.
Le jardin était entouré d'une palissade pour empêcher les cerfs d'entrer.
Additional translations
Definitions
The garden was enclosed by a paling to keep out the deer.
He replaced the broken paling in the fence to ensure it was secure.
UK
/ˈpeɪlɪŋ/
US
/ˈpeɪlɪŋ/
Used attributively as a participial adjective meaning 'becoming pale'.
Translations
She noticed his paling face and fetched a chair before he fainted.
Elle a remarqué son visage pâlissant et a apporté une chaise avant qu'il ne s'évanouisse.
Definitions
She noticed his paling face and fetched a chair before he fainted.
paling
ing-form
paled
Past Simple
paled
Past Participle
paling
ing-form
UK
/peɪl/
US
/peɪl/
Translations
As the sun set, the sky began to pale.
Au coucher du soleil, le ciel a commencé à pâlir.
Her achievements pale in comparison to his.
Ses accomplissements pâlissent en comparaison des siens.
Additional translations
Definitions
As the sun set, the sky began to pale.
Her achievements pale in comparison to his.
The harsh winter winds paled her cheeks.
Definitions
The garden was enclosed by a pale to keep the rabbits out.
His behavior was beyond the pale of acceptable conduct.
The city's coat of arms features a blue pale between two golden lions.
Definitions
The artist chose a pale shade of blue for the sky in his painting.
She looked pale after hearing the shocking news.
The pale light of dawn barely illuminated the room.
The sequel turned out to be a pale imitation of the original movie.
Definitions
Anglo-Irish lords inside the Pale enjoyed the protection of English justice.