huckaback

huck·a·back

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [huhk-uh-bak]
- /ˈhʌk əˌbæk/
- /ˈhʌk.ə.bæk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [huhk-uh-bak]
- /ˈhʌk əˌbæk/

Definitions of huckaback word

noun huckaback toweling of linen or cotton, of a distinctive absorbent weave. 1
noun huckaback A strong linen or cotton fabric with a rough surface, used for toweling. 1
noun huckaback a coarse absorbent linen or cotton fabric used for towels and informal shirts, etc 0
noun huckaback a coarse linen or cotton cloth with a rough surface, used for toweling 0
noun huckaback A type of coarse, absorbent cotton or linen fabric used for making towels. 0

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Origin of huckaback

First appearance:

before 1680

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1680-90; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Huckaback

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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huckaback popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

huckaback usage trend in Literature

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