headwall

head wall

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /hˈedwɔːl/
- /hˈedwɔːl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /hˈedwɔːl/

Definitions of headwall word

noun headwall a cliff or steep slope rising at one end of a glaciated valley. 1
noun headwall a steep slope at the head of a glacial cirque 0
noun headwall (geography) The highest cliff of a glacial cirque. 0
noun headwall (geology) The steep cliff at the back of a cirque. 0
noun headwall (civil engineering) A retaining wall at the outlet of a drain or culvert. 0

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Parts of speech for Headwall

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headwall popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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.

headwall usage trend in Literature

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