featheredge

feath·er·edge

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [feth -er-ej]
- /ˈfɛð ərˌɛdʒ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [feth -er-ej]
- /ˈfɛð ərˌɛdʒ/

Definitions of featheredge word

noun featheredge an edge that thins out like a feather. 1
noun featheredge the thinner edge of a wedge-shaped board or plank. 1
noun featheredge a tool for giving a smooth, even finish to plasterwork at corners. 1
noun featheredge (in silver work) a band of closely spaced oblique lines engraved along an edge of a piece. 1
noun featheredge a board or plank that tapers to a thin edge at one side 0
noun featheredge a very thin edge, as on a board or tool 0

See all 7 definitions of featheredge

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Origin of featheredge

First appearance:

before 1610

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1610-20; feather + edge

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Parts of speech for Featheredge

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Featheredge

featheredge popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

featheredge usage trend in Literature

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