floss hole

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flaws, flos hohl]
- /flɔs, flɒs hoʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flaws, flos hohl]
- /flɔs, flɒs hoʊl/

Definition of floss hole words

noun floss hole a hole in a puddling furnace for the removal of ash or slag. 1

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Origin of floss hole

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; floss slag < German Flosz in same sense

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Parts of speech for Floss hole

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floss hole popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% 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.