knob lock
knob lock
K k Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nob lok]
- /nɒb lɒk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nob lok]
- /nɒb lɒk/
Definition of knob lock words
- noun knob lock a lock having a spring bolt moved by a knob or knobs, and a dead bolt moved by a key. 1
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Origin of knob lock
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Knob lock
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
knob lock popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.
knob lock usage trend in Literature
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