dubbing

/ˈdʌbɪŋ/
noun
  1. The process of adding a new soundtrack, especially a translation of dialogue, to a film or video.
    • The dubbing of the documentary took three weeks to complete.
    • Many viewers prefer subtitles over dubbing because they want to hear the original voices.
    • Dubbing allows foreign films to reach a wider audience.
  2. The act of giving someone a name, title, or nickname.
    • The dubbing of the new species caused some controversy among scientists.
    • Her dubbing as 'the fastest runner' came after she won three races.
    • The dubbing of the knight was a solemn ceremony in the castle.
  3. A substance, such as dubbin, used to treat leather.
    • You can buy dubbing at any shoe repair shop.
    • He applied a layer of dubbing to his work gloves to make them last longer.
    • The leather craftsman used a special dubbing to restore the old chair.
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