tiling(n = noun.act) - the application of tiles to cover a surface;
is a kind of application, coating, covering
Derived form verb tile₁

1.  A surface covered with tiles, or composed of tiles. [1913 Webster]
"They . . . let him down through the tiling." [1913 Webster]

2.  Tiles, collectively. [1913 Webster]

tiling, n.
1 the process of fixing tiles.
2 an area of tiles.

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