Definition of Razing

1. Noun. The event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled.

Exact synonyms: Wrecking
Generic synonyms: Demolition, Destruction, Wipeout
Derivative terms: Raze

2. Noun. Complete destruction of a building.
Exact synonyms: Demolishing, Leveling, Tearing Down
Generic synonyms: Destruction, Devastation
Derivative terms: Demolish, Raze

Definition of Razing

1. Verb. (present participle of raze) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Razing

1. raze [v] - See also: raze

Lexicographical Neighbors of Razing

rayons
rayproof
rays
rays of light
raytracing
raz'd
razed
razee
razeed
razeeing
razees
razer
razers
razes
razing (current term)
razmataz
razoo
razoos
razor
razor-backed
razor-billed auk
razor-blade
razor-fish
razor-sharp
razor-thin
razor blade
razor blades
razor clam
razor clams

Literary usage of Razing

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A History of the Inquisition of Spain by Henry Charles Lea (1907)
"... as the capital was likely to attract the homeless waifs, details which might assist in their identification were useful.5 razing HOUSES. ..."

2. On the South African Frontier: The Adventures and Observations of an by William Harvey Brown (1899)
"... Change of Vocation—An Amateur Attempt at Bullock Driving—razing Timber—Some Eccentric Mounts—Land Fever—Malarial Fever—Agricultural Possibilities—Fruits ..."

3. On the South African Frontier: The Adventures and Observations of an by William Harvey Brown (1899)
"... Change of Vocation—An Amateur Attempt at Bullock Driving—razing Timber—Some Eccentric Mounts—Land Fever—Malarial Fever—Agricultural Possibilities—Fruits ..."

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