blunt instrument

blunt in·stru·ment

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bluhnt in-struh-muh nt]
- /blʌnt ˈɪn strə mənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bluhnt in-struh-muh nt]
- /blʌnt ˈɪn strə mənt/

Definitions of blunt instrument words

noun blunt instrument something such as a hammer, used as a weapon 3
noun blunt instrument (literally) An object lacking sharp surfaces, especially as used to cause injury. 0
noun blunt instrument (figuratively) A thing, person, method, or resource which is not sufficiently precise or not sufficiently effective for its intended role or use. 0

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Parts of speech for Blunt instrument

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blunt instrument popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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