Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pohst-mil]
- /ˈpoʊstˌmɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pohst-mil]
- /ˈpoʊstˌmɪl/
Definition of postmill word
- noun postmill a windmill with machinery mounted on a frame that turns in its entirety to face the wind. 1
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Origin of postmill
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; post1 + mill1
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Parts of speech for Postmill
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
postmill popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
postmill usage trend in Literature
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