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Define the word papering

"papering" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

paper \pa"per\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. papered (p[=a]"p[~e]rd);
   p. pr. & vb. n. papering.]
   1. To cover or line with paper, especially with wallpaper; to
      furnish with paper hangings; to wallpaper; as, to paper a
      room or a house.
      [1913 Webster +PJC]

   2. To fold or inclose in paper.
      [1913 Webster]

   3. To put on paper; to make a memorandum of. [Obs.]
      [1913 Webster]

"papering" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

papering \pa"per*ing\ (p[=a]"p[~e]r*[i^]ng), n.
   Same as paperhanging.
   [WordNet 1.5]

"papering" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

papering
     n : the application of wallpaper [syn: paperhanging]