Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [cheek-pees]
- /ˈtʃikˌpis/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [cheek-pees]
- /ˈtʃikˌpis/
Definitions of cheekpiece word
- noun cheekpiece either of the two straps of a bridle that join the bit to the crownpiece 3
- noun cheekpiece either of the side straps of a bridle, connecting the browband with the bit and holding the bit in place 3
- noun cheekpiece either of two vertical bars of a bit, one on each end of the mouthpiece. 1
- noun cheekpiece cheek strap. 1
- noun cheekpiece A part of an object that covers or rests on the cheek, in particular. 1
- noun cheekpiece A piece of armour, or the bridle of a horse, that protects the cheek. 0
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Origin of cheekpiece
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; cheek + piece
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Parts of speech for Cheekpiece
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cheekpiece popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
cheekpiece usage trend in Literature
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