noun
- the activity of cutting and polishing gemstones into cabochons (smooth, rounded stones)
Usage: jewelry making; technical
verb
- present participle of cab; driving a taxi or working as a taxi driver
Usage: informal
Examples
- He’s been cabbing in the city for over ten years.
- After losing his office job, Tom started cabbing to pay the bills.
- She spent the weekend cabbing around downtown.
- The jeweler specializes in cabbing precious stones.
- Cabbing requires patience and skill to create smooth surfaces.
- He learned cabbing techniques from an experienced gem cutter.