crampfish

cramp·fish

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kramp-fish]
- /ˈkræmpˌfɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kramp-fish]
- /ˈkræmpˌfɪʃ/

Definitions of crampfish word

noun crampfish a ray of the order Torpediniformes with electric organs on either side of its head 3
noun crampfish electric ray 3
noun plural crampfish electric ray. 1
noun crampfish The torpedo, or electric ray, whose touch gives an electric shock. 1

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Origin of crampfish

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1585-95; cramp1 + fish

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Parts of speech for Crampfish

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Crampfish

crampfish popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% 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.

crampfish usage trend in Literature

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