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- US Pronunciation
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- [bar-uh l-hed]
- /ˈbær əlˌhɛd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bar-uh l-hed]
- /ˈbær əlˌhɛd/
Definitions of barrelhead word
- noun barrelhead the round and flat end of a barrel 3
- noun barrelhead the flat, circular end of a barrel 3
- noun barrelhead either of the round, flat sections that form the top and bottom of a barrel. 1
- idioms barrelhead on the barrelhead, in advance or on demand: They won't deliver the merchandise unless we pay cash on the barrelhead. 1
- noun barrelhead The flat top of a barrel. 1
- noun barrelhead The flat top of a barrel that has been stood vertically. 0
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Origin of barrelhead
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; barrel + head
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Parts of speech for Barrelhead
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
barrelhead popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
barrelhead usage trend in Literature
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