clasper

clasp·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [klas-per, klah-sper]
- /ˈklæs pər, ˈklɑ spər/
- /ˈklɑːspə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klas-per, klah-sper]
- /ˈklæs pər, ˈklɑ spər/

Definitions of clasper word

noun clasper a person or thing that clasps. 1
noun clasper (in insects, fishes, crustaceans, etc.) one of the modified, usually paired organs or parts by which the male clasps the female during copulation. 1
noun clasper Anything that clasps. 1
noun clasper (biology) Any of several appendages, in insects, crustacea and fish, that are used to clasp the female during copulation. 0

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Origin of clasper

First appearance:

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1545-55; clasp + -er1

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Parts of speech for Clasper

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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clasper popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% 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.

clasper usage trend in Literature

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