chinstrap

chin strap

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /tʃˈɪnstræp/
- /tʃˈɪnstrap/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /tʃˈɪnstræp/

Definitions of chinstrap word

noun chinstrap a strap that goes under the chin 3
noun chinstrap a strap attached to a hat for passing under the chin of the wearer. 1
noun chinstrap a strap to support the chin in cosmetic facial treatment. 1
noun chinstrap a strap on a bridle or halter that joins the throatlatch and noseband. 1
noun chinstrap A strap attached to a hat, helmet, or other headgear, designed to hold it in place by fitting under the wearer’s chin. 1
noun chinstrap strap for fastening a helmet 1

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Origin of chinstrap

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70

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Parts of speech for Chinstrap

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Chinstrap

chinstrap 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.

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