panning

• IPA^(key): /ˈpænɪŋ/

panning (countable and uncountable, plural pannings)

1. The act of one who pans, as for gold.
2. Material that has been panned.
   • Geological Survey Professional Paper (volumes 265-270, page 122)

     A trace of metazeunerite was identified in pannings from the dump of the upper of the two adits.

3. (audio) The act by which a sound is panned.

   The new console supports pannings and fades.

4. (informal) Thorough criticism.

   The director's films had received pannings from critics.

panning

1. present participle and gerund of pan

• Nanping