comber board

comb·er board

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-mer bawrd, bohrd]
- /ˈkoʊ mər bɔrd, boʊrd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-mer bawrd, bohrd]
- /ˈkoʊ mər bɔrd, boʊrd/

Definition of comber board words

noun comber board (in weaving) a wooden frame pierced with a series of small holes through which the harness cords are threaded, used to regulate the cords and determine the texture and width of a repeat in a fabric. 1

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Origin of comber board

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35

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Parts of speech for Comber board

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comber board popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

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