Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo l-nohz]
- /ˈbʊlˌnoʊz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boo l-nohz]
- /ˈbʊlˌnoʊz/
Definitions of bullnose word
- noun bullnose a rounded exterior angle, as where two walls meet 3
- noun bullnose Also, bull's nose. Architecture. a rounded or obtuse exterior angle, as the corner made by two walls. a structural member, as a brick, used in forming such an angle. 1
- noun bullnose Also called bullnose step. a step having semicircular or quadrantal ends. 1
- noun bullnose (construction) rounded ceramic trim, especially in masonry and ceramic tile. 0
- noun bullnose (Uncountable Noun) A bacterial disease of suckling or weanling pigs, characterized by sores in the mouth or upon the lips. 0
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Origin of bullnose
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; bull1 + nose
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Parts of speech for Bullnose
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bullnose popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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bullnose usage trend in Literature
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- how to install bullnose drywall corners?
- how to install bullnose corner bead?
- what is a bullnose?
- how to bullnose marble?
- how to make bullnose tile?
- how to make a bullnose edge on granite?
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