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Shinning

Definition:

Shinning is the present participle of the verb "shine," which means to emit or reflect light or to be bright or radiant. It can also refer to the act of polishing or buffing a surface to make it shiny.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Verb: shinning
• Noun: shinning
• Adjective: shinning

Possible Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Verb:

When used as a verb, shinning refers to the act of emitting or reflecting light.

Example Sentence: The sun was shinning brightly in the sky.

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Sense 2 - Verb:

In some contexts, shinning can describe climbing or ascending something quickly and skillfully, especially by gripping with one's hands and legs.

Example Sentence: The brave firefighter shinned up the tall ladder to rescue the stranded cat.

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Sense 3 - Noun:

As a noun, shinning can refer to the act of refinishing or polishing a surface to make it shiny.

Example Sentence: I spent the entire morning shinning my favorite pair of leather shoes.

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Sense 4 - Adjective:

As an adjective, shinning describes something that is shiny or gleaming.

Example Sentence: She wore a stunning shinning silver dress to the gala.

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