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arcform

arc·form
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahrk-fawrm]
    • /ˈɑrkˌfɔrm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahrk-fawrm]
    • /ˈɑrkˌfɔrm/

Definition of arcform word

  • adjective arcform noting a type of cargo-ship construction in which the sides have the form of arcs so drawn that the greatest breadth is at load waterline, the purpose being to promote the flow of water to the propeller with an easy bilge and without loss of capacity. 1

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Parts of speech for Arcform

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

arcform popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% 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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