hoop iron

hoop i·ron

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoop, hoo p ahy-ern]
- /hup, hʊp ˈaɪ ərn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hoop, hoo p ahy-ern]
- /hup, hʊp ˈaɪ ərn/

Definition of hoop iron words

noun hoop iron iron in the form of thin strips for bonding masonry, holding barrels together, etc. 1

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Origin of hoop iron

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

First recorded in 1810-20

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Parts of speech for Hoop iron

noun

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hoop iron popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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.

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