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doffing

UK
/ˈdɒfɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɔfɪŋ/

Translations

doffingnoun
doffings
pl
The doffing of the hat was a sign of respect.
Снятие шляпы было знаком уважения.
The doffing of the machine took several hours.
Разгрузка машины заняла несколько часов.
Additional translations
демонтаж
снятие одежды
Synonyms
removal
taking off
disrobing
unclothing
doffingadjective
more doffing
Comp.
most doffing
Super.
Attributive use of the noun to modify another noun (e.g., doffing equipment).
Synonyms
stripping
unfastening
taking off
removing
peeling off
discarding
shedding
undressing
doffinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈdɒf.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɑːf.ɪŋ/
Synonyms
shedding
removing
taking off
stripping
undressing
unrobing
disrobing
unclothing
unfastening
peeling off
doffverb

doffing

Gerund

doffed
Past Simple
doffed
Past Participle
doffing
Gerund
UK
/dɒf/
US
/dɔf/
He doffed his hat as he entered the room.
Он снял шляпу, когда вошел в комнату.
She doffed her coat and hung it on the rack.
Она скинула пальто и повесила его на вешалку.
Additional translations
снять с себя
сбрасывать
Synonyms
strip
take off
remove
unclothe
disrobe

Definitions

doffingnoun
The act of removing an article of clothing, especially a hat, as a gesture of respect or greeting.
The gentleman performed a doffing of his hat as he greeted the lady.
In textile manufacturing, the process of removing full bobbins or spindles from a spinning machine and replacing them with empty ones.
The workers were busy with the doffing process to ensure the spinning machines continued running smoothly.
doffingadjective
Relating to or used for the removal of clothing or full bobbins.
The factory installed new doffing machinery.
doffinggerund / present participle
Engaged in or characterized by the act of removing an item of clothing.
A doffing gesture completed his polite bow.
doffverb
To remove or take off, typically referring to an article of clothing.
He doffed his hat as he entered the room.
To rid oneself of; to put aside.
She doffed her worries and decided to enjoy the evening.
To tip or remove one’s hat as a sign of greeting, respect, or acknowledgment.
The soldiers doffed their caps as the general passed by.
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