stringhalt

string·halt

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [string-hawlt]
- /ˈstrɪŋˌhɔlt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [string-hawlt]
- /ˈstrɪŋˌhɔlt/

Definitions of stringhalt word

noun stringhalt a nerve disorder in horses, causing exaggerated flexing movements of the hind legs in walking. 1
noun stringhalt a sudden spasmodic lifting of the hind leg of a horse, resulting from abnormal contraction of the flexor muscles of the hock 0
noun stringhalt a condition in horses causing one or both hind legs to jerk spasmodically in walking 0

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Origin of stringhalt

First appearance:

before 1515

One of the 27% oldest English words

First recorded in 1515-25; string + halt2

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Parts of speech for Stringhalt

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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stringhalt popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

stringhalt usage trend in Literature

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