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paling
pal·ing P0024200 (pā′lĭng)n.1. One of a row of upright pointed sticks forming a fence; a pale.2. Pointed sticks used in making fences; pales.3. A fence made of pales or pickets.paling (ˈpeɪlɪŋ) n1. a fence made of pales2. pales collectively3. a single pale4. the act of erecting palespal•ing (ˈpeɪ lɪŋ) n. 1. Also called pal′ing fence′. picket fence. 2. a pale or picket for a fence. 3. pales collectively. 4. the act of building a fence with pales. [1350–1400] ThesaurusNoun | 1. | paling - a fence made of upright pickets picket fencefence, fencing - a barrier that serves to enclose an areapale, picket - a wooden strip forming part of a fence | Translations
paling
pale by comparisonTo be or seem less important, impressive, or otherwise deficient when compared to someone or something else. The film was enjoyable, but it pales by comparison to the original. Though that issue is indeed serious, it pales by comparison with the threat of drug abuse that is tearing the country apart.See also: by, comparison, palepale into insignificanceTo diminish or lessen in significance, importance, impact, or value, especially over time or compared to something else. The horrible tensions and violence that used to grip this city have started to pale into insignificance as we continue this period of peace and prosperity. I've found a bit of success with my work, but it pales into insignificance compared to the works of the writers who inspired me.See also: insignificance, palepale beside (someone or something)To be or seem less important, impressive, or otherwise deficient when compared to someone or something else. All of my siblings are surgeons, so I always feel like my career in art pales beside theirs. Our work pales beside the things our predecessors created.See also: beside, palepale next to (someone or something)To be or seem less important, impressive, or otherwise deficient when compared to someone or something else. All of my siblings are surgeons, so I always feel like my career in art pales next to theirs. Our work pales next to the things our predecessors created.See also: next, palepale at (something)To become fearful of, nervous about, or averse to something. Typically followed by "the thought/notion of (something)." I know that David pales at the thought of flying in an airplane. We paled at the notion of shutting down the company that our great-great-grandfather created.See also: palepale at the notion of (something)To be made fearful, nervous, or sickened by thinking about something happening. I know that David pales at the notion of flying in an airplane. We paled at the notion of shutting down the company that our great-great-grandfather created.See also: notion, of, palepale at the thought of (something)To be made fearful, nervous, or sickened by thinking about something happening. I know that David pales at the thought of flying in an airplane. We paled at the thought of shutting down the company that our great-great-grandfather created.See also: of, pale, thoughtpale by comparison and pale in comparisonFig. to appear to be deficient in comparison to something else. My work pales by comparison with yours. You are a real pro.See also: by, comparison, palepale into insignificance lose importance or value.See also: insignificance, palepaling
pale1. A flat strip (slat) or round stake, usually of wood; set in series to form a fence. 2. An area enclosed by such stakes.MedicalSeePALEpaling Related to paling: pallingSynonyms for palingnoun a fence made of upright picketsSynonymsRelated Words |