# tenting

Pronunciation: say "TENT-ing" /ˈtɛntɪŋ/

## Noun

1. Strong, heavy fabric of the kind used to make tents.
   - Simple: Strong, heavy cloth that is used to make tents.
   - _The supplier shipped bolts of canvas tenting to outfitters across the region._
   - _Repairing the marquee took several yards of treated tenting and a heavy needle._

## Verb

2. Present participle of tent. — present participle and gerund of tent
   - Simple: Present participle of tent. Use this form for camping in a tent as it happens or as an activity.
   - _The scouts are tenting in the valley until Sunday._
   - _Tenting through the rainy season tested their patience._

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