# pouring

Pronunciation: say "PAW-ring" /ˈpɔːɹɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of pour. — present participle and gerund of pour
   - Simple: Present participle of pour. Use it when the action is happening right now, or as the name of the action itself.
   - _He stood at the counter, pouring coffee for the guests._
   - _Pouring the batter slowly keeps it from forming lumps._

## Noun

2. The act of making something, especially a liquid, flow out of a container in a steady stream.
   - Simple: The act of making a liquid flow steadily out of a container.
   - _A steady pouring of the batter gave the cake an even top._
   - _The careful pouring of molten metal into the mold demands precision._

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