pinking iron
pink i·ron
P p Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pingk ahy-ern]
- /pɪŋk ˈaɪ ərn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pingk ahy-ern]
- /pɪŋk ˈaɪ ərn/
Definition of pinking iron words
- noun pinking iron a tool for perforating, or for notching or scalloping the edge of fabric, leather, etc. 1
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Origin of pinking iron
First appearance:
before 1755 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1755-65
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Parts of speech for Pinking iron
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pinking iron popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
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