harpin

harp·ing

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahr-ping]
- /ˈhɑr pɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahr-ping]
- /ˈhɑr pɪŋ/

Definitions of harpin word

noun harpin any of several horizontal members at the ends of a vessel for holding cant frames in position until the shell planking or plating is attached. 1
noun harpin a type of protein produced by pathogens in plants that triggers a plant's defence system 0

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Origin of harpin

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

1620-30; perhaps harp + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Harpin

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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harpin 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.

According to our data about 72% 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.

harpin usage trend in Literature

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