gilling

[ gil-ing ]

noun

, Textiles.

1. the process of attenuating worsted fibers and making them parallel by using a gill box while combing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gilling¹

gill ⁵ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Tiffany and Don Gilling came to Ford Field with their children, Tripp, 9, and Kyden, 12, and a friend, Justin Vidosh, and his 8-year-old son, Parker.

From New York Times

“I think it means so much for our city — the passion, the fun,” Ms. Gilling said.

From New York Times

“My sons — that’s the best part — to see my kids live through it and just have fun,” Ms. Gilling added.

From New York Times

David Martinez, a post-doctoral fellow at Gilling School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, is also following a similar approach of experimenting with antiviral combinations.

From Slate

Stephens is survived by his two daughters Lannie Gilling and carol Donaldson of Kalispell, along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

From Washington Times