Thesaurus: fining

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1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Fine
2. n. The act of imposing a fin/.
3. n. The process of fining or refining; clarification; also (Metal.), the conversion of cast iron into suitable for puddling, in a hearth or charcoal fire.
4. n. That which is used to refine; especially, a preparation of isinglass, gelatin, etc., for clarifying beer.
5. 1. The act of imposing a fin 2. The process of fining or refining; clarification; also (Metal.), the conversion of cast iron into suitable for puddling, in a hearth or charcoal fire. 3. That which is used to refine; especially, a preparation of isinglass, gelatin, etc., for clarifying beer. Fining pot, a vessel in which metals are refined. Prov. xvii. 3.
6. v issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty v equip (a car) with fins v propel oneself through the water in a finning motion v show the fins above the water while swimming