skewback

skew·back

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skyoo-bak]
- /ˈskyuˌbæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skyoo-bak]
- /ˈskyuˌbæk/

Definitions of skewback word

noun skewback a sloping surface against which the end of an arch rests. 1
noun skewback a stone, course of masonry, or the like, presenting such a surface. 1
noun skewback the sloping surface on both sides of a segmental arch that takes the thrust 0
noun skewback one or more stones that provide such a surface 0
noun skewback the slanting surface supporting either end of a segmental arch 0
noun skewback a supporting piece, as a stone, with such a surface 0

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Origin of skewback

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

First recorded in 1695-1705; skew + back1

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Parts of speech for Skewback

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Skewback

skewback popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

skewback usage trend in Literature

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