noun
adding to; extending; topping up
Refers to the act of adding something to an existing thing to extend or replenish it, often used in contexts like adding liquid to a pot or extending a piece of wood.
煮物に水を継ぎ足ししながら煮込む。
Simmer while adding water to the stew.
木材が足りなかったので、継ぎ足しして長くした。
The wood wasn't long enough, so we extended it by joining another piece.
Verb form meaning 'to add to' or 'to extend'; 継ぎ足し is the noun form of this action.
Compound of 継ぎ (continuation, from 継ぐ) and 足し (addition, from 足す).