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- [krok-it]
- /ˈkrɒk ɪt/
- /ˈkrɒkɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krok-it]
- /ˈkrɒk ɪt/
Definitions of crocket word
- noun crocket a carved ornament in the form of a curled leaf or cusp, used in Gothic architecture 3
- noun crocket a carved ornament, as of curved leaves or flowers, decorating the angles of roofs, gables, etc., esp. in Gothic architecture 3
- noun crocket a medieval ornament, usually in the form of a leaf that curves up and away from the supporting surface and returns partially upon itself. 1
- noun crocket (in Gothic architecture) a small carved ornament, typically a bud or curled leaf, on the inclined side of a pinnacle or gable. 1
- noun crocket (architecture) Any of a series of hook-shaped decorative floral elements used in Gothic architecture. 0
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Origin of crocket
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English croket hook < Anglo-French, equivalent to croc hook (< Germanic; see crook1) + -et -et. See crochet, crotchet
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Parts of speech for Crocket
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crocket popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% 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.
crocket usage trend in Literature
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