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Tubbing
(gcide) | Tub \Tub\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tubbed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Tubbing.]
To plant or set in a tub; as, to tub a plant.
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Tubbing
(gcide) | Tubbing \Tub"bing\, n.
1. The forming of a tub; also, collectively, materials for
tubs.
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2. A lining of timber or metal around the shaft of a mine;
especially, a series of cast-iron cylinders bolted
together, used to enable those who sink a shaft to
penetrate quicksand, water, etc., with safety.
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stubbing
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Stubbing
(gcide) | Stub \Stub\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stubbed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Stubbing.]
1. To grub up by the roots; to extirpate; as, to stub up
edible roots.
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What stubbing, plowing, digging, and harrowing is to
a piece of land. --Berkley.
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2. To remove stubs from; as, to stub land.
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3. To strike as the toes, against a stub, stone, or other
fixed object. [U. S.]
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