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• mak·ing — /ˈmeıkıŋ/ noun, pl ings 1 [noncount] : the action or process of producing or making something methods used in the making of wine often used in combination dressmaking filmmaking …   Useful english dictionary

• home-mak|ing — home|mak|ing or home mak|ing «HOHM MAY kihng», noun. the managing of a home and its affairs; work of a homemaker …   Useful english dictionary

• home|mak|ing — or home mak|ing «HOHM MAY kihng», noun. the managing of a home and its affairs; work of a homemaker …   Useful english dictionary

• mon|ey|mak|ing — mon|ey mak|ing or mon|ey|mak|ing «MUHN ee MAY kihng», noun, adjective. –n. the acquisition of money. –adj. 1. occupied in gaining wealth. 2. yielding money; lucrative …   Useful english dictionary

• mon|ey-mak|ing — or mon|ey|mak|ing «MUHN ee MAY kihng», noun, adjective. –n. the acquisition of money. –adj. 1. occupied in gaining wealth. 2. yielding money; lucrative …   Useful english dictionary

• book|mak|ing — «BUK MAY kihng», noun. 1. the business of taking bets on horse races or other contests, at odds fixed by the taker, distinguished from pari mutuel betting. 2. the writing, editing, or manufacturer of books …   Useful english dictionary

• brick|mak|ing — «BRIHK MAY kihng», noun. the trade or occupation of making bricks …   Useful english dictionary

• cab|i|net|mak|ing — «KAB uh niht MAY kihng, KAB niht », noun. the cabinetmaker s occupation or skill …   Useful english dictionary

• die|mak|ing — «DY MAY kihng», noun. the process of molding dies used to shape metals …   Useful english dictionary

• dress|mak|ing — «DREHS MAY kihng», noun. the act or work of making dresses and other women s clothing …   Useful english dictionary