rave hook

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [reyv hoo k]
- /reɪv hʊk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [reyv hoo k]
- /reɪv hʊk/

Definition of rave hook words

noun rave hook a hooklike tool for reaming old oakum out of seams in planking. 1

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Origin of rave hook

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; perhaps obsolete rave to drag, pull, Middle English raven < ?

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Parts of speech for Rave hook

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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rave hook 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 62% 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.