bolection

bo·lec·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-lek-shuh n]
- /boʊˈlɛk ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boh-lek-shuh n]
- /boʊˈlɛk ʃən/

Definitions of bolection word

noun bolection a stepped moulding covering and projecting beyond the joint between two members having surfaces at different levels 3
noun bolection a molding that projects beyond the surface of a panel 3
noun bolection a raised molding, especially one having flat edges and a raised center, for framing a panel, doorway, fireplace, etc. 1
noun bolection (architecture) A moulding that covers a joint, especially between joints between surfaces on different levels. 0

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Origin of bolection

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

First recorded in 1700-10; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Bolection

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bolection 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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