cheval glass

che·val glass

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [shuh-val]
- /ʃˈevəl glæs, glɑs/
- /ʃˈevəl ɡlɑːs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shuh-val]
- /ʃˈevəl glæs, glɑs/

Definitions of cheval glass words

noun cheval glass full-length mirror that can swivel 3
noun cheval glass a full-length mirror mounted so as to swivel within a frame 3
noun cheval glass a full-length mirror mounted on swivels in a frame 3
noun cheval glass a full-length mirror mounted so that it can be tilted in a frame. 1
noun cheval glass A long mirror, mounted on a swivel in a frame, allowing it to be tilted. 0

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Origin of cheval glass

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < French cheval horse, supporting framework (see chevalet)

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Parts of speech for Cheval glass

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cheval glass popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

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Synonyms for cheval glass

noun cheval glass

speculum — a mirror or reflector, especially one of polished metal, as on a reflecting telescope.
reflector — a person or thing that reflects.
gaper — a person or thing that gapes.
hand glass — a small mirror with a handle.
imager — a physical likeness or representation of a person, animal, or thing, photographed, painted, sculptured, or otherwise made visible.

All 8 Synonyms of cheval glass