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- [bak-splahys]
- /ˈbækˌsplaɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-splahys]
- /ˈbækˌsplaɪs/
Definitions of backsplice word
- noun backsplice a knot for finishing a rope end neatly, beginning with a crown and proceeding in a series of tucks, each strand over the first adjoining strand and under the next, the strands being split in half at each tuck. 1
- verb with object backsplice to make a backsplice in (a rope end). 1
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Parts of speech for Backsplice
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
backsplice 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
backsplice usage trend in Literature
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