Blacking

Definitions

1. A preparation, containing lampblack, used to produce a shiny black coating.
   uncountable, usually
2. Shoe polish.
   uncountable, usually
3. A boycott, usually as part of an industrial dispute.
   uncountable, usually

Equivalents

Examples

“Instead, the unions persisted in believing they could defeat⟳ Murdoch through a unified campaign of picket lines, blackings and boycotts.”

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