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scenting
UK
/ˈsɛntɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛntɪŋ/
scentings
pl
Translations
The scenting of fresh bread was irresistible.
Запах свежего хлеба был неотразим.
The scenting of the flowers filled the room.
Аромат цветов наполнил комнату.
Additional translations
Definitions
The scenting of the flowers filled the room with a pleasant aroma.
Regular scenting of the linens kept them smelling fresh.
Attributive use of the noun, describing something intended for applying scent.
Definitions
She bought a scenting spray for her clothes.
UK
/ˈsɛntɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɛntɪŋ/
Used as a participial adjective meaning ‘engaged in smelling or giving off scent’.
Definitions
The scenting hounds moved swiftly across the field.
Scenting blossoms lined the garden path.
Definitions
The scent of fresh roses filled the room.
The hounds picked up the scent of the fox and began the chase.
She wore a light floral scent that lingered in the air.
Wild animals rely heavily on their scent to locate food.
The auditors caught the first scent of wrongdoing long before the police became involved.
scenting
Gerund
scented
Past Simple
scented
Past Participle
scenting
Gerund
UK
/sɛnt/
US
/sɛnt/
Translations
The dog can scent its owner from a mile away.
Собака может чуять своего хозяина за милю.
She bent down to scent the flowers in the garden.
Она наклонилась, чтобы нюхать цветы в саду.
Additional translations
Definitions
The dog scented the trail of the rabbit and began to follow it.
She scented the room with lavender oil to create a calming atmosphere.
She scented trouble long before the news became public.
Definitions
The dog’s scent glands became active when it was excited.