soling

[ soh-ling ]

noun

1. pitching.

Soling

/ ˈsəʊlɪŋ /

noun

1. a type of keelboat, designed to be crewed by three people

Word History and Origins

Origin of soling¹

sole ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

But instead of soling the clubhead as usual, set it in front of the ball.

From Golf Digest

"Take your normal stance, but instead of soling the clubhead as usual, set it in front of the ball," says Haney.

From Golf Digest

"I wonder if we can't get something out of the lumber company," mused the younger brother, as he gazed meditatively at his boots, which were sadly in need of soling and heeling.

From Project Gutenberg

"The boots want soling," cried the sick sailor in a deep voice.

From Project Gutenberg

A friendly cobbler had taught him how to make boots and shoes, new soling and mending; and he once had the courage to suspend over his door the sign of a shoemaker's shop.

From Project Gutenberg