"kippering" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} kippering (uncountable)
  1. The trait of walking on the front legs while dragging the hind legs (applied to a dog). Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-kippering-en-noun-xTa-34h5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 35 25 39
  2. The development of an acquired hypospadias, usually as a result of long use of a catheter. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-kippering-en-noun-516P-sKR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 35 25 39

Verb

Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} kippering
  1. present participle and gerund of kipper Tags: form-of, gerund, participle, present Form of: kipper
    Sense id: en-kippering-en-verb-brB47lAm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 35 25 39

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