touching

UK
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
touchingnoun
touchings
pl
Translations
The gentle touching of the cat's fur was soothing.
Нежное прикосновение шерсти кошки было успокаивающим.
The touching of the movie brought tears to my eyes.
Трогательность фильма вызвала у меня слезы.
Definitions
The act or process of coming into physical contact with something.
The touching of the sculpture was prohibited to preserve its delicate surface.
A sensation or feeling of physical contact.
The touching of the soft fabric was soothing to her skin.
touchingadjective
more touching
Comp.
most touching
Super.
UK
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
Translations
The movie had a touching ending that made everyone cry.
Фильм имел трогательный финал, который заставил всех плакать.
Definitions
Arousing strong feelings of sympathy, appreciation, or emotion.
The touching story of the orphan moved everyone to tears.
touchingpreposition
Archaic/formal use meaning "concerning" or "regarding"
Definitions
Concerning; with regard to.
Touching your proposal, we will reach a decision next week.
touchverb

touching

Gerund

touched
Past Simple
touched
Past Participle
touching
Gerund
UK
/tʌtʃ/
US
/tʌtʃ/
Translations
Please do not touch the paintings in the museum.
Пожалуйста, не касайтесь картин в музее.
He reached out to touch the soft fabric.
Он протянул руку, чтобы трогать мягкую ткань.
She wanted to touch the surface of the water.
Она хотела прикоснуться к поверхности воды.
Definitions
To come into or be in contact with something.
She reached out to touch the soft fabric of the dress.
To affect or move someone emotionally.
The heartfelt speech touched everyone in the audience.
To deal with or address a subject or issue.
The report did not touch on the recent developments in the case.
To influence or have an impact on something.
The new policy will touch many aspects of the company's operations.
To reach or attain (a particular level, point, or state).
Temperatures touched 40 degrees Celsius during the heatwave.
touchnoun
Definitions
The act or instance of coming into contact with something.
The gentle touch of the fabric was soothing to her skin.
A small amount or degree of something.
The dish needed just a touch of salt to enhance the flavor.
A distinctive or personal quality or characteristic.
The artist's touch was evident in every brushstroke of the painting.
A physical sensation or feeling experienced through the skin.
He felt a cold touch on his shoulder and turned around quickly.
A light stroke or tap.
With a touch of the button, the machine sprang to life.
touchadjective
Definitions
Designed to respond to or be operated by physical contact.
Many modern laptops have a touch screen interface.