'Singling' definitions:

Definition of 'Singling'

From: GCIDE
  • Single \Sin"gle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Singled; p. pr. & vb. n. Singling.]
  • 1. To select, as an individual person or thing, from among a number; to choose out from others; to separate. [1913 Webster]
  • Dogs who hereby can single out their master in the dark. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
  • His blood! she faintly screamed her mind Still singling one from all mankind. --More. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To sequester; to withdraw; to retire. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • An agent singling itself from consorts. --Hooker. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To take alone, or one by one. [1913 Webster]
  • Men . . . commendable when they are singled. --Hooker. [1913 Webster]