The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TOASTINGÂ
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What does TOASTINGÂ mean?
TOASTINGÂ verb- To lightly cook by browning via direct exposure to a fire or other heat source.
- To grill, lightly cook by browning specifically under a grill or in a toaster
- To engage in a salutation and/or accompanying raising of glasses while drinking alcohol in honor of someone or something.
- To warm thoroughly.
- To perform extemporaneous narrative poem or rap.
- The action of making a toast (celebratory call to drink).
- The heating of oak panels used to make wine barrels.
- The process by which something, such as bread, is toasted.