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Shifting or changing suddenly, as the wind; also, having tumbling waves dashing against each other; as, a chopping sea.

Habitually attending church.

The act of one who churns.

A native or natives of Ceylon descended from its primitive inhabitants; also (sing.),

A girth. [R.] See Surcingle.

A distinct girdle or band of color; a raised spiral line as seen on certain univalve shells.

A European bunting (Emberiza cirlus).

With clashing.

With clattering.

A jacket or outer covering of wood, etc., to prevent radiation of heat, as from the boiler, cylinder. etc., of a steam engine.

The act of making clean.

Having a clear physical or mental vision; having a clear understanding.

Shining brightly. Shak.

The act or process of making clear. The better clearing of this point. South.

A lepidop terous insect with partially transparent wings, of the family Ægeriadæ, of which the currant and peach-tree borers are examples.

p. pr. & vb. n. of Climb. Climbing fern. See under Fern. -- Climbing perch. (Zoöl.) See Anabas, and Labyrinthici.

To adhere closely; to stick; to hold fast, especially by twining round or embracing; as, the tendril of a vine clings to its support; -- usually followed by to or together. And what hath life for thee That thou shouldst cling to it thus Mrs. Hemans.

Having the flesh attached closely to the stone, as in some kinds of peaches. -- n.

Apt to cling; adhesive. [R.]

The act of embracing. [Obs.]