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- [cheyp]
- /tʃeɪp/
- /tʃeɪp/
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- [cheyp]
- /tʃeɪp/
Definitions of chape word
- noun chape a metal tip or trimming for a scabbard 3
- noun chape the metal tongue of a buckle 3
- noun chape a metal plate or mounting on a scabbard or sheath, esp. a protection for the point 3
- noun chape the lowermost terminal mount of a scabbard. 1
- noun chape The metal point of a scabbard. 1
- noun chape (archaic) The piece by which an object is attached to something, such as the frog of a scabbard or the metal loop at the back of a buckle by which it is fastened to a strap. 0
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Origin of chape
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French: (metal) covering < Late Latin cappa; see cap1, cape1
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Parts of speech for Chape
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chape popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
chape usage trend in Literature
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