Meaning of Shifting | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A shift or change; a shifting movement.
2. The phenomenon by which two or more constituents appearing on the same side of their common head exchange positions to obtain non-canonical order.

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Examples

“I remember the last time I saw Macbeth played, the discrepancy I felt at the changes of garment which he varied, the shiftings and reshiftings, like a Romish priest at mass.”

“But shiftings and readjustments ensued, as they are sure to do with a walking-party. Cope presently found himself scuffling through the thin grass and the briery thickets alongside the young business-man.”

“Then everyone moved at the same time — slight shiftings of the hands and feet, furtive easings of position.”

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