Definition of "referring" []

• Present participle of refer. (verb)

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• "One of the show's quirkiest inclusions is its examination of the "yeti," a term referring to the Abominable Snowman, the mythic being that roams the Himalayas."
• "The men were described as "tribals," a term referring to the region's indigenous people, most of whom remain mired in poverty and illiteracy."
• "Lastly, this is not a "push poll," a term referring to negative persuasion calls masquerading as polls but frequently--and incorrectly--used to describe any negative message testing."