Tossing

Definitions

1. The motion of something that tosses; a throwing or sudden rising and falling.
2. The process of washing ores by violent agitation in water, in order to separate the lighter or earthy particles; tozing.
3. A process for refining tin by dropping it through the air while melted.

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Examples

“Starbuck himself was seen coolly and adroitly balancing himself to the jerking tossings of his chip of a craft.”

“If it is necessary buddle the Tin over again , after it is sifted ( which is the best method for cleansing most sorts of Tin , for there may lie⟳ a rough waste⟳ , that will not come⟳ off by tossing and packing ) then buddle it over again”

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