Meaning of the word miming in English

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miming

US /ˈmaɪmɪŋ/
UK /ˈmaɪmɪŋ/

Noun

the theatrical technique of expressing ideas and emotions by means of gesture without speech

Example:
The street performer captivated the audience with his silent miming.
She practiced her miming skills for the school play.

Verb

present (a story or scene) in pantomime

Example:
The children enjoyed watching the clown miming a trip to the moon.
He was miming the actions of a fisherman casting his net.
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