chin-strap

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chin strap]
- /tʃɪn stræp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chin strap]
- /tʃɪn stræp/

Definitions of chin-strap word

noun chin-strap a strap attached to a hat for passing under the chin of the wearer. 1
noun chin-strap a strap to support the chin in cosmetic facial treatment. 1
noun chin-strap a strap on a bridle or halter that joins the throatlatch and noseband. 1

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Origin of chin-strap

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70

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Parts of speech for Chin-strap

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Chin-strap

chin-strap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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.