The gerund used in compound nouns
In compound structures, a gerund is often used before a noun to modify it:
drinking water (water for drinking)
a reading lamp (a lamp for reading)
a swimming cap (a cap for swimming)
In compound structures, a gerund is often used before a noun to modify it:
drinking water (water for drinking)
a reading lamp (a lamp for reading)
a swimming cap (a cap for swimming)