crance iron

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krans]
- /kræns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krans]
- /kræns/

Definitions of crance iron words

noun crance iron a metal ring or cap to which bobstays and shrouds are secured, at the forward end of a bowsprit. 1
noun crance iron an iron mast fitting holding a yard that is not raised or lowered, as that of the foresail or mainsail on a large ship. 1
noun crance iron Alternative spelling of cranse iron. 0

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Origin of crance iron

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; compare Dutch krans wreath

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Parts of speech for Crance iron

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crance iron 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 72% 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.