ice apron
ice a·pron
I i Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ahys ey-pruh n]
- /aɪs ˈeɪ prən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ahys ey-pruh n]
- /aɪs ˈeɪ prən/
Definition of ice apron words
- noun ice apron a structure built in a river upstream from a bridge pier or the like for protection against drifting ice. 1
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Origin of ice apron
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70
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Parts of speech for Ice apron
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ice apron popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
ice apron usage trend in Literature
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