NICHING

Verb

niching

present participle of niche

Anagrams

• Chi-ning, chining, inching

Source: Wiktionary

NICHE

Niche, n. Etym: [F., fr. It. nicchia, prop., a shell-like recess in a wall, fr. nicchio a shellfish, mussel, fr. L. mytilus.]

Definition: A cavity, hollow, or recess, generally within the thickness of a wall, for a statue, bust, or other erect ornament. hence, any similar position, literal or figurative. Images defended from the injuries of the weather by niches of stone wherein they are placed. Evelun.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition