A marine bivalve mollusc, of the genus Tellina, that burrows in the sand, from where it siphons detritus.

Pronunciation spelling of telling.

plural of tellin

present participle of tell

Having force, or having a marked effect; weighty, effective. / Revealing information; bearing significance. / Serving to convince.

The act of narration. / The disclosure of information. / (archaic) Counting, numbering. / (chiefly in the negative) Ability to determine.

present participle of tell off

(informal) A reprimand, reproach, or lecture.

In a telling manner; convincingly.

Alternative form of fortune-telling