'Removing' definitions:

Definition of 'Removing'

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  • Remove \Re*move"\ (r?-m??v"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Removed (-m??vd"); p. pr. & vb. n. Removing.] [OF. removoir, remouvoir, L. removere, remotum; pref. re- re- + movere to move. See Move.]
  • 1. To move away from the position occupied; to cause to change place; to displace; as, to remove a building. [1913 Webster]
  • Thou shalt not remove thy neighbor's landmark. --Deut. xix. 14. [1913 Webster]
  • When we had dined, to prevent the ladies' leaving us, I generally ordered the table to be removed. --Goldsmith. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To cause to leave a person or thing; to cause to cease to be; to take away; hence, to banish; to destroy; to put an end to; to kill; as, to remove a disease. "King Richard thus removed." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To dismiss or discharge from office; as, the President removed many postmasters. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: See the Note under Remove, v. i. [1913 Webster]

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