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- [bil-hoo k]
- /ˈbɪlˌhʊk/
- /ˈbɪl.hʊk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bil-hoo k]
- /ˈbɪlˌhʊk/
Definitions of billhook word
- noun billhook a cutting tool with a wooden handle and a curved blade terminating in a hook at its tip, used for pruning, chopping, etc 3
- noun billhook a tool with a curved or hooked blade at one end, for pruning and cutting 3
- noun billhook bill3 (def 3). 1
- noun billhook type of cutting tool 1
- noun billhook An agricultural implement often with a curved or hooked end to the blade used for pruning or cutting thick, woody plants. 0
- noun billhook (weaponry) A medieval polearm with a similar construct, fitted to a long handle, sometimes with an L-shaped tine or a spike protruding from the side or the end of the blade for tackling the opponent; a bill. 0
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Origin of billhook
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; bill3 + hook1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Billhook
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
billhook 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 51% 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.
billhook usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for billhook
noun billhook
Top questions with billhook
- how to use a billhook?
- what is a billhook?
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