dead hand

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ded hand]
- /dɛd hænd/
- /ded hænd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ded hand]
- /dɛd hænd/

Definitions of dead hand words

singular noun dead hand You can refer to the dead hand of a particular thing when that thing has a bad or depressing influence on a particular situation. 3
noun dead hand an oppressive or discouraging influence or factor 3
noun dead hand mortmain 3
noun dead hand mortmain. 1

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Parts of speech for Dead hand

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dead hand 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 70% 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.

dead hand usage trend in Literature

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