Antonyms for filling

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fil-ing

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɪl ɪŋ

Definition of filling

Origin : verbal noun from fill (v.). Dentistry sense is from 1848. Filling station attested by 1921.

noun contents

Example sentences :

Lined them with stakes and bushes to keep them from filling in.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

The result will be a filling that has more of the date flavor.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

(b) Describe the filling and closing of jars in this method.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 5 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Then, between these layers, put a filling about 1/2 inch thick.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

And she thought I was a bad influence on you, filling your head with stuff out of books.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

"I hadn't got to it yet," the Dutchman answered, filling his pipe slowly.
Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic

Rosa felt her heart sink within her, and her eyes were filling with tears.
Extract from : « The Black Tulip » by Alexandre Dumas (Pere)

That is,' said the doctor, filling his glass, 'caution in behalf of other people.
Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens

The same idea had occurred to Pierre, and was filling him with emotion.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Flax-birds were flying among them filling the air with their sweet notes.
Extract from : « The Bay State Monthly, Vol. 1, Issue 1. » by Various

Synonyms for filling

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