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clawhammer

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈklȯ-ˌha-mər\
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ˈklȯ-ˌha-mər\

Definitions of clawhammer word

  • adjective clawhammer denoting a style of plucking the strings of a banjo in which the hand forms a clawlike shape 3
  • noun clawhammer (uncountable) A fingerpicking technique primarily used by banjo players, but also by some guitarists. 1

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Parts of speech for Clawhammer

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

clawhammer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

clawhammer usage trend in Literature

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