Meaning of the word righting in English

What does righting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

righting

US /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
UK /ˈraɪtɪŋ/

Noun

the process of restoring something to its proper or upright position

Example:
The ship's crew worked tirelessly on the righting of the capsized vessel.
The righting of past wrongs is a long and difficult process.

Verb

present participle of 'right'

Example:
The captain was busy righting the ship after the storm.
She spent years righting the wrongs of her past.