hing

hing
When fibers on a velvet-like surface, such as upholstery lay in a different direction from most other fibers. This would apply as well to carpet, suede, etc.

I could tell where he sat by the hing marks on the sofa. OR I had just carefully vacuumed the carpet to make it hing free when the kids ran through the room.


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