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- [hed-freym]
- /ˈhɛdˌfreɪm/
- /hˈedfreɪm/
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- [hed-freym]
- /ˈhɛdˌfreɪm/
Definitions of headframe word
- noun headframe a structure supporting the hoisting sheaves at the top of a mine shaft. 1
- noun headframe (mining) the structure supporting machinery above the entrance to an underground mineshaft. 1
- noun headframe the structure supporting machinery at the entrance to a mine 0
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Origin of headframe
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; head + frame
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Parts of speech for Headframe
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
headframe popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
headframe usage trend in Literature
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