Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fawr-sheet, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌʃit, ˈfoʊr-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fawr-sheet, fohr-]
- /ˈfɔrˌʃit, ˈfoʊr-/
Definitions of foresheet word
- noun foresheet the sheet of a headsail. 1
- noun foresheet foresheets, (used with a plural verb) the space, in an open boat, in front of the foremost rower's seat. 1
- noun foresheet A rope by which the lee corner of a foresail is kept in place. 1
- noun foresheet the sheet of a foresail 0
- noun foresheet the part forward of the foremost thwart of a boat 0
- noun foresheet one of the ropes used to trim a foresail 0
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Origin of foresheet
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; fore- + sheet2
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Parts of speech for Foresheet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
foresheet popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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