cockloft

cock·loft

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kok-lawft, -loft]
- /ˈkɒkˌlɔft, -ˌlɒft/
- /ˈkɒ.klɒft/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kok-lawft, -loft]
- /ˈkɒkˌlɔft, -ˌlɒft/

Definitions of cockloft word

noun cockloft a small loft, garret, or attic 3
noun cockloft a small loft, attic, or garret 3
noun cockloft a small loft or attic above the highest finished ceiling of a building. 1
noun cockloft a completely enclosed space between rafters and a suspended ceiling. 1
noun cockloft A small loft or attic. 1
noun cockloft A small attic or garret. 0

See all 6 definitions of cockloft

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Origin of cockloft

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1580-90; cock1 + loft

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Parts of speech for Cockloft

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cockloft popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

cockloft usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for cockloft

noun cockloft

turret — a small tower, usually one forming part of a larger structure.
watchtower — a tower on which a sentinel keeps watch.
loft — a room, storage area, or the like within a sloping roof; attic; garret.
attic — An attic is a room at the top of a house just below the roof.

All 4 Synonyms of cockloft