air cock

A·ïr cock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer kok]
- /ˈɑ ɪər kɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ah-eer kok]
- /ˈɑ ɪər kɒk/

Definitions of air cock words

noun air cock a small tap or valve for controlling the entrance or escape of air from a pipe, chamber, etc. 3
noun air cock Machinery. a special type of valve for controlling the flow of air. 1

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Origin of air cock

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800

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Parts of speech for Air cock

noun

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air cock 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 67% 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.

air cock usage trend in Literature

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