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fixing

Syllabification: (fix·ing)
Pronunciation: /ˈfiksiNG/
Definition of fixing

noun

  • 1the action of fixing something:artificial price fixing
  • 2 (fixings) apparatus or equipment for a particular purpose:picnic fixings
  • North American the ingredients necessary to make a dish or meal:have all the fixings ready before starting
  • British screws, bolts, or other items used to fix or assemble building material, furniture, or equipment.

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