Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bil-it-hed]
- /ˈbɪl ɪtˌhɛd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bil-it-hed]
- /ˈbɪl ɪtˌhɛd/
Definitions of billethead word
- noun billethead a carved ornamental scroll or volute terminating a stem or cutwater at its upper end in place of a figurehead. 1
- noun billethead (nautical) A round piece of timber at the bow or stern of a whaleboat, around which the harpoon line is run out when the whale darts off. 0
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Origin of billethead
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; billet2 + head
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Parts of speech for Billethead
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
billethead popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
billethead usage trend in Literature
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