tocsin

toc·sin

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tok-sin]
- /ˈtɒk sɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tok-sin]
- /ˈtɒk sɪn/

Definitions of tocsin word

noun tocsin a signal, especially of alarm, sounded on a bell or bells. 1
noun tocsin a bell used to sound an alarm. 1
noun tocsin an alarm or warning signal, esp one sounded on a bell 0
noun tocsin an alarm bell 0
noun tocsin its sound 0
noun tocsin any alarm, or sound of warning 0

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Origin of tocsin

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Middle French < Provençal tocasenh literally, (it) strikes (the) bell, equivalent to toca, 3rd singular present of tocar to strike, touch + senh bell, sign

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Parts of speech for Tocsin

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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tocsin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.

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Synonyms for tocsin

noun tocsin

alarm — Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
angelus — a series of prayers recited in the morning, at midday, and in the evening, commemorating the Annunciation and Incarnation
bell — A bell is a device that makes a ringing sound and is used to give a signal or to attract people's attention.
bleep — A bleep is a short, high-pitched sound, usually one of a series, that is made by an electrical device.
blinker — a flashing light for sending messages, as a warning device, etc, such as a direction indicator on a road vehicle

All 17 Synonyms of tocsin