'Inclining' definitions:

Definition of 'inclining'

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noun
The act of inclining; bending forward; "an inclination of his head indicated his agreement" [syn: inclination, inclining]

Definition of 'Inclining'

From: GCIDE
  • Incline \In*cline"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Inclined; p. pr. & vb. n. Inclining.] [OE. inclinen, enclinen, OF. encliner, incliner, F. incliner, L. inclinare; pref. in- in + clinare to bend, incline; akin to E. lean. See Lean to incline.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. To deviate from a line, direction, or course, toward an object; to lean; to tend; as, converging lines incline toward each other; a road inclines to the north or south. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Fig.: To lean or tend, in an intellectual or moral sense; to favor an opinion, a course of conduct, or a person; to have a propensity or inclination; to be disposed. [1913 Webster]
  • Their hearts inclined to follow Abimelech. --Judges ix. 3. [1913 Webster]
  • Power finds its balance, giddy motions cease In both the scales, and each inclines to peace. --Parnell. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To bow; to incline the head. --Chaucer.
  • Syn: To lean; slope; slant; tend; bend. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Inclining'

From: GCIDE
  • Inclining \In*clin"ing\, a. (Bot.) Same as Inclined, 3. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Inclining'

From: GCIDE
  • Inclining \In*clin"ing\, n.
  • 1. Inclination; disposition. [1913 Webster]
  • On the first inclining towards sleep. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Party or side chosen; a following. [1913 Webster]
  • Both you of my inclining, and the rest. --Shak. [1913 Webster]