Smiting
[smaɪtɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Smite
Editor: Xenia
Examples
- In effect, I am of no country,' said Mr Blandois, stretching out his leg and smiting it: 'I descend from half-a-dozen countries. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Right for all that,' said Mr. Peggotty, stopping in his roar, and smiting his hands together; 'fur here she is! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- No,' he said, smiting the table with his fist, 'I do not. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- But, instead of talking, I'll bring my hand down upon you with all its weight,' heavily smiting the table with great force, 'and smash you! Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Test this flint-like surface, he cried, smiting the solid rock that confined us. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- She's a honour to her sex,' said Mr. Sikes, filling his glass, and smiting the table with his enormous fist. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
Editor: Xenia