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  1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Hush
  2. n. The process of washing ore, or of uncovering mineral veins, by a heavy discharge of water from a reservoir; flushing; -- also called booming.
  3. n. a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
  4. The process of washing ore, or of uncovering mineral veins, by a heavy discharge of water from a reservoir; flushing; -- also called booming.
  5. The process of washing ore, or of uncovering mineral veins, bya heavy discharge of water from a reservoir; flushing; -- also calledbooming.
  6. n a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) v become quiet or still; fall silent v cause to be quiet or not talk v become quiet or quieter v wash by removing particles v run water over the ground to erode (soil), revealing the underlying strata and valuable minerals