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- [duhn-ij]
- /ˈdʌn ɪdʒ/
- /ˈdʌnɪʤ/
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- [duhn-ij]
- /ˈdʌn ɪdʒ/
Definitions of dunnage word
- noun dunnage baggage or personal effects. 1
- noun dunnage loose material laid beneath or wedged among objects carried by ship or rail to prevent injury from chafing or moisture, or to provide ventilation. 1
- verb with object dunnage to cover or pack with dunnage. 1
- noun dunnage Pieces of wood, matting, or similar material used to keep a cargo in position in a ship’s hold. 1
- noun dunnage loose material used for packing cargo 0
- noun dunnage a loose packing of any bulky material put around cargo for protection 0
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Origin of dunnage
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; earlier dynnage; compare Anglo-Latin dennagium dunnage; of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Dunnage
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dunnage popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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