chesstree

chess·tree

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ches-tree]
- /ˈtʃɛsˌtri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ches-tree]
- /ˈtʃɛsˌtri/

Definitions of chesstree word

noun chesstree (in the 17th and 18th centuries) a wooden fastening with one or more sheaves, attached to the topside of a sailing vessel, through which the windward tack of a course was rove. 1
noun chesstree (nautical) Either of two pieces of oak fitted to the topsides of a square-rigged vessel on each side of the bow through which the bowlines were fed; often decoratively carved. 0

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Origin of chesstree

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

1620-30; perhaps by folk etymology < French châssis frame; see chassis

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Parts of speech for Chesstree

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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chesstree popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% 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.

chesstree usage trend in Literature

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