dead-metal

dead-met·al

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ded met-l]
- /dɛd ˈmɛt l/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ded met-l]
- /dɛd ˈmɛt l/

Definitions of dead-metal word

noun dead-metal the movable articles, as tables, chairs, desks or cabinets, required for use or ornament in a house, office, or the like. 1
noun dead-metal fittings, apparatus, or necessary accessories for something. 1
noun dead-metal equipment for streets and other public areas, as lighting standards, signs, benches, or litter bins. 1
noun dead-metal Also called bearer, dead metal. Printing. pieces of wood or metal, less than type high, set in and about pages of type to fill them out and hold the type in place in a chase. 1

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Origin of dead-metal

First appearance:

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; < French fourniture, derivative of fournir to furnish

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Parts of speech for Dead-metal

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dead-metal popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 61% 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.