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- [grah-buh n]
- /ˈgrɑ bən/
- /ˈɡræ.bən/
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- [grah-buh n]
- /ˈgrɑ bən/
Definitions of graben word
- noun graben a portion of the earth's crust, bounded on at least two sides by faults, that has dropped downward in relation to adjacent portions. 1
- noun graben An elongated block of the earth’s crust lying between two faults and displaced downward relative to the blocks on either side, as in a rift valley. 1
- noun graben an elongated trough of land produced by subsidence of the earth's crust between two faults 0
- noun graben a relatively long, narrow area of the earth's crust that has subsided between two bordering faults 0
- noun graben (geology) An elongated block of the Earth's crust, bounded by faults, that has dropped relative to the surrounding area. 0
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Origin of graben
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < German: ditch
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Parts of speech for Graben
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
graben popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
graben usage trend in Literature
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