Parting \Par"ting\ (p[aum]rt"[i^]ng), a. [From Part, v.]
   1. Serving to part; dividing; separating.
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   2. Given when departing; as, a parting shot; a parting
      salute. "Give him that parting kiss." --Shak.
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   3. Departing. "Speed the parting guest." --Pope.
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   4. Admitting of being parted; partible.
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   Parting fellow, a partner. [Obs.] --Chaucer.

   Parting pulley. See under Pulley.

   Parting sand (Founding), dry, nonadhesive sand, sprinkled
      upon the partings of a mold to facilitate the separation.
      

   Parting strip (Arch.), in a sash window, one of the thin
      strips of wood let into the pulley stile to keep the
      sashes apart; also, the thin piece inserted in the window
      box to separate the weights.

   Parting tool (Mach.), a thin tool, used in turning or
      planing, for cutting a piece in two.
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