nerving

/ ˈnɜːvɪŋ /

noun

1. vet science surgical removal of part of a nerve trunk, or the use of chemicals to block the nerve supply, to relieve pain; usually adminstered because of chronic and disabling inflammation

Example Sentences

Nerving himself, he did it in one clean move, clamping his paws heavily into the weatherworn sandstone groove.

From Literature

She stood outside nerving herself for the ordeal, knowing her desk would be the only one without flowers.

From Literature

It was obvious that the hesitation was about nerving himself to dive in.

From The Guardian

He lapsed into thought for some minutes, and seemed to be nerving himself to speak.

From Project Gutenberg

Priscilla walked by Janet's side, white and silent, nerving herself for the coming interview.

From Project Gutenberg