balloon frame
bal·loon frame
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [buh-loon freym]
- /bəˈlun freɪm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [buh-loon freym]
- /bəˈlun freɪm/
Definitions of balloon frame words
- noun balloon frame a wooden building frame composed of machine-sawed scantlings fastened with nails, having studs rising the full height of the frame with the joists nailed to the studs and supported by sills or by ribbons let into the studs. 1
- noun balloon frame (carpentry) A house frame constructed entirely of small timber. 0
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Origin of balloon frame
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1850-55
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Parts of speech for Balloon frame
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balloon frame popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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