Engorging

/ɪnˈɡɔrdʒɪŋ/ verb

Definition

present participle of engorge; the process of filling or swelling with blood or liquid.

Etymology

Present participle form of engorge, created by adding -ing. This form emphasizes the ongoing or continuous action of swelling or filling to capacity.

Kelly Says

You'll often see 'engorging' in nature documentaries describing parasites feeding—it's a vivid way to show the gradual, active process of something consuming and filling itself, much more dynamic than simply saying 'engorged.'

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