parting

parting is an Adverb

Definition:

[1] Serving to part; dividing; separating.

[2] Given when departing; as, a parting shot; a parting salute. "Give him that parting kiss." Shak.

[3] Departing. "Speed the parting guest." Pope.

[4] Admitting of being parted; partible. Parting fellow, a partner. [Obs.] Chaucer. -- Parting pulley. See under Pulley. -- Parting sand (Founding), dry, nonadhesive sand, sprinkled upon the partings of a mold to facilitate the separation. -- Parting strip (Arch.), in a sash window, one of the thin strips of wood let into the pulley stile to keep the sashes apart; also, the thin piece inserted in the window box to separate the weights. -- Parting tool (Mach.), a thin tool, used in turning or planing, for cutting a piece in two.