birthing
English
Etymology
From birth + -ing.
Noun
birthing (plural birthings)
- (sometimes attributive) The act of giving birth.
- (nautical) Anything added to raise the sides of a ship.
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Derived terms
- birthing chair
- birthing pool
- birthing room
Verb
birthing
- present participle of birth