Singling meaning : To identify or select one member of a group from the others; generally used with out, either to single out or to single (something) out. To get a hit that advances the batter exactly one base. To thin out. (of a horse) To take the irregular gait called singlefoot. To sequester; to withdraw; to retire. To take alone, or one by one. (distilling) Liquid collected from the wash, or fermented wort; low wine.