body snatching
bod·y snatch
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bod-ee snach]
- /ˈbɒd i snætʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bod-ee snach]
- /ˈbɒd i snætʃ/
Definition of body snatching words
- noun body snatching the act or practice of robbing a grave to obtain a cadaver for dissection. 1
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Origin of body snatching
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35
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Parts of speech for Body snatching
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
body snatching popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
body snatching usage trend in Literature
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