sizing
noun
- substance applied to, or incorporated into, other materials — especially papers and textiles — to act as a protective filler or glaze
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪzɪŋ/
noun
- A gelatinous glue for glazing or sizing canvas, paper, plaster or wood; often made from animal skins.
- Paste.
- A weak glue used in various trades; size.
- Food and drink ordered from the buttery by a student.
verb
- present participle and gerund of size