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tossing

/ˈtɒsɪŋ/ nom B2

En français : lancement, agitation

  1. The motion of something that tosses; a throwing or sudden rising and falling.
  2. The process of washing ores by violent agitation in water, in order to separate the lighter or earthy particles; tozing.
  3. A process for refining tin by dropping it through the air while melted.

Pluriel tossings

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Dans la bibliothèque

While the Duchess sang the second verse of the song, she kept tossing the baby violently up and down, and the poor little thing howled so, that Alice could hardly hear the words:—
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 43 · B2
“Of course you don’t!” the Hatter said, tossing his head contemptuously.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 52 · B2
“Idiot!” said the Queen, tossing her head impatiently; and, turning to Alice, she went on, “What’s your name, child?”
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, p. 59 · B2
Akela, the grim old wolf who had never asked for mercy in his life, gave one piteous look at Mowgli as the boy stood all naked, his long black hair tossing over his shoulders in the light of the blazing branch that made the shadows jump and quiver.
The Jungle Book, p. 25 · B2

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