presser foot

press·er foot

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pres-er foo t]
- /ˈprɛs ər fʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pres-er foo t]
- /ˈprɛs ər fʊt/

Definition of presser foot words

noun presser foot a forked, metal device on a sewing machine used for holding the fabric in place while stitching. 1

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Origin of presser foot

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Presser foot

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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presser foot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

presser foot usage trend in Literature

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