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- US Pronunciation
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- [noch-bak]
- /ˈnɒtʃˌbæk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noch-bak]
- /ˈnɒtʃˌbæk/
Definitions of notchback word
- noun notchback a style of back for an automobile in which there is a sharp vertical drop-off from the roof line to the trunk. 1
- noun notchback an automobile having such a back. 1
- noun notchback A car with a back that extends approximately horizontally from the bottom of the rear window so as to make a distinct angle with it. 1
- noun notchback a design of car in which the rearmost section (usually the luggage compartment) is distinct from the passenger compartment and the back of the passenger compartment makes an angle with the top of the baggage compartment 0
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Origin of notchback
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; notch + back1, on the model of hatchback, fastback, etc.
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Parts of speech for Notchback
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
notchback 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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