English

taking

/ˈteɪkɪŋ/
Alluring; attractive.

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    By surface analysis, take + -ing.

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    • surface analysisEnglishtake “To get into one's hands, possession, or control, with or without force.”
    • surface analysisEnglish-ing “As true nouns.”

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