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writing

/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ noun A2
  1. Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning. (uncountable)
  2. Something written, such as a document, article or book. (countable)
  3. The process of representing a language with symbols or letters. (uncountable)
  4. A work of an author. (countable) · Congrats, you did an interesting piece of writing.
  5. The style of writing of a person. (countable) · I can't read your writing.
  6. Intended for or used in writing. (countable, uncountable) · a writing table

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Now that writing was just over six feet from the ground.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 37 · B2
“The writing on the wall was done with a man’s forefinger dipped in blood.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 37 · B2
His writing has a legal twist about it.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 49 · B2
But Ruby Gillis says she saw him writing something on her slate and when Prissy read it she blushed as red as a beet and giggled; and Ruby Gillis says she doesn’t believe it had anything to do with the lesson.”
Anne of Green Gables, p. 108 · C1

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