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codline

cod·line
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kod-lahyn]
    • /ˈkɒdˌlaɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kod-lahyn]
    • /ˈkɒdˌlaɪn/

Definitions of codline word

  • noun codline an untarred cord of hemp or cotton, used for fishing and for various purposes aboard a ship. 1
  • noun codline (nautical) a small line made of eighteen threads, once used for cod fishing, and subsequently in place of rope for delicate work onboard ship. 0

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Origin of codline

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; cod1 + line1

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Parts of speech for Codline

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

codline popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

codline usage trend in Literature

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