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barbette

bar·bette
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bahr-bet]
    • /bɑrˈbɛt/
    • /barˈbet/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bahr-bet]
    • /bɑrˈbɛt/

Definitions of barbette word

  • noun barbette (formerly) an earthen platform inside a parapet, from which heavy guns could fire over the top 3
  • noun barbette an armoured cylinder below a turret on a warship that protects the revolving structure and foundation of the turret 3
  • noun barbette a platform for guns in a fort, high enough to permit firing over the walls 3
  • noun barbette the armored structure around a gun platform on a warship 3
  • noun barbette a female given name, form of Barbara. 1
  • noun barbette A fixed armored housing at the base of a gun turret on a warship or armored vehicle. 1

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Origin of barbette

First appearance:

before 1765
One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; < French, equivalent to barbe beard + -ette -ette, probably from the general metaphorical use of barbe for something which protrudes or faces outward

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Parts of speech for Barbette

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

barbette popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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barbette usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with barbette

  • what is a barbette?

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