pin rail

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pin reyl]
- /pɪn reɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pin reyl]
- /pɪn reɪl/

Definitions of pin rail words

noun pin rail Theater. a rail on a fly gallery, wall, etc., holding two rows of pins or cleats for securing lines attached to scenery. 1
noun pin rail Nautical. a strong rail at the side of the deck of a vessel, for holding the pins to which some of the running rigging is belayed. 1
noun pin rail a strong wooden rail or bar containing holes for belaying pins to which lines are fastened on sailing vessels 0

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Origin of pin rail

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Pin rail

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

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pin rail 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.

According to our data about 61% 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.

pin rail usage trend in Literature

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