1. plural of raising; acts of lifting or elevating something
2. community gatherings where people help build or erect a structure, especially a barn
Usage: historical; rural

Examples

• The raisings of the heavy beams required several strong workers.
• Multiple flag raisings took place during the ceremony.
• The community organized barn raisings to help new settlers.
• Old-fashioned raisings brought neighbors together for construction projects.
• The raisings of the tent poles went smoothly with everyone helping.
• Historical accounts describe raisings as important social events.