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- [bahrj-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈbɑrdʒˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahrj-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈbɑrdʒˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/
Definitions of bargeboard word
- noun bargeboard a board, often decorated with carved ornaments, placed along the gable end of a roof 3
- noun bargeboard a board, often ornate, attached along the barge couples of a gabled roof, as in Tudor and Gothic architecture 3
- noun bargeboard a board, often carved, hanging from the projecting end of a sloping roof. 1
- noun bargeboard A board, typically ornamental, fixed to the gable end of a roof to hide the ends of the roof timbers. 1
- noun bargeboard Alternative spelling of barge board. 0
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Origin of bargeboard
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; barge (of obscure origin) + board
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Parts of speech for Bargeboard
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bargeboard popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% 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.
bargeboard usage trend in Literature
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- what is a bargeboard?
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