shifting

shifting (plural shiftings)

1. A shift or change; a shifting movement.
   • Charles Lamb

     I remember the last time I saw Macbeth played, the discrepancy I felt at the changes of garment which he varied, the shiftings and reshiftings, like a Romish priest at mass.

   • 1978, Jack Vance, The View from Chickweed's Window

     Then everyone moved at the same time — slight shiftings of the hands and feet, furtive easings of position.

• gear-shifting

shifting

1. present participle of shift

• infights