Settling (Noun)
Meaning
A gradual sinking to a lower level.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The boat was damaged in the storm, and now it's experiencing settling to the bottom of the ocean.
- As the construction workers filled the building with heavy furniture, they noticed a settling of the foundation.
- Over time, the earth's crust has experienced settling in certain areas, causing mountains to form.
- Years after the flood, residents still complained of settling soil, making their homes unstable.
- Geologists were monitoring the volcanic area, waiting to see if the earth's surface would start settling back into its normal state.