hakapik

ha·ka·pik

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hah-kuh-pik]
- /ˈhɑ kəˌpɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hah-kuh-pik]
- /ˈhɑ kəˌpɪk/

Definitions of hakapik word

noun hakapik an implement used in seal hunting, consisting of an iron or steel hook, sometimes with a hammer opposite, mounted on a long wooden pole. 1
noun hakapik A hunting implement used by sealers to bludgeon seals and drag their carcasses to the sealing boat; a long pole with a pick and hammer on the end. 1

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Origin of hakapik

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

1975-80; < Norwegian hakepigg, equivalent to hake hook (cf. hake, hook1) + pigg spike (akin to pike1)

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Parts of speech for Hakapik

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

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hakapik popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

hakapik usage trend in Literature

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