'Combining' definitions:

Definition of 'combining'

(from WordNet)
noun
An occurrence that results in things being united [syn: combining, combine]
noun
The act of combining things to form a new whole [syn: combination, combining, compounding]

Definition of 'Combining'

From: GCIDE
  • Combine \Com*bine"\ (k[o^]m*b[imac]n"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Combined (k[o^]m*b[imac]nd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Combining.] [LL. combinare, combinatum; L. com- + binus, pl. bini, two and two, double: cf. F. combiner. See Binary.]
  • 1. To unite or join; to link closely together; to bring into harmonious union; to cause or unite so as to form a homogeneous substance, as by chemical union. [1913 Webster]
  • So fitly them in pairs thou hast combined. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • Friendship is the cement which really combines mankind. --Dr. H. More. [1913 Webster]
  • And all combined, save what thou must combine By holy marriage. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • Earthly sounds, though sweet and well combined. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To bind; to hold by a moral tie. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • I am combined by a sacred vow. --Shak. [1913 Webster]