deliberatelythinning
verb (present participle)UK /dɪˈlɪbərətli ˈθɪnɪŋ/
US /dɪˈlɪbərətli ˈθɪnɪŋ/
Making something thinner on purpose.
The gardener is deliberately thinning the carrots so the rest can grow bigger.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. On purpose making a liquid or mixture less thick.
She is deliberately thinning the paint before brushing it on.
3. Intentionally making a group or crowd smaller.
The coach is deliberately thinning the team to keep only the fastest runners.
4. Purposely making hair or fur less dense.
The groomer is deliberately thinning the dog's coat for summer.