Word
lasting
Phoneticslast·ing
US/ˈɫæstɪŋ/
UK/lˈɑːstɪŋ/
Definitions
01continuing for a long time
adj. continuing for a long time or having a permanent effect.
adj. enduring or persisting for an extended period; having a permanent or long-term impact.
“The book made a lasting impression on me and changed how I think.”
“The peace treaty was designed to create a lasting stability in the region after decades of intermittent conflict.”
03shaping shoes
n. the process of shaping a shoe over a foot-shaped block called a last.
n. the technical process of shaping the upper part of a shoe by stretching it over a foot-shaped model known as a last.
“The shoemaker finished the lasting and began attaching the sole.”
“Precise lasting is essential in high-end footwear production to ensure the leather conforms perfectly to the anatomical contours of the foot.”
Technical
Usage
uncountable in its general sense; countable when referring to specific instances of the process.
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