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- [rip-rap]
- /ˈrɪpˌræp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rip-rap]
- /ˈrɪpˌræp/
Definitions of riprapping word
- noun riprapping a quantity of broken stone for foundations, revetments of embankments, etc. 1
- noun riprapping a foundation or wall of stones thrown together irregularly. 1
- verb with object riprapping to construct with or strengthen by stones, either loose or fastened with mortar. 1
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Origin of riprapping
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; gradational reduplication of rap1
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Parts of speech for Riprapping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
riprapping popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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