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- [kurf]
- /kɜrf/
- /kɜːf/
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- [kurf]
- /kɜrf/
Definitions of kerf word
- noun kerf a cut or incision made by a saw or the like in a piece of wood. 1
- noun kerf Mining. a deep cut a few inches high, used to undermine a portion of a coal or mineral seam. 1
- noun kerf the act of cutting or carving. 1
- verb with object kerf to make a kerf or kerfs in (a piece of wood, a coal seam, etc.). 1
- noun kerf A slit made by cutting, especially with a saw. 1
- noun kerf the cut made by a saw, axe, etc 0
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Origin of kerf
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English kerf, kirf, Old English cyrf a cutting (cognate with Old Frisian kerf); akin to carve
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Parts of speech for Kerf
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
kerf popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
kerf usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kerf
noun kerf
- laceration — the result of lacerating; a rough, jagged tear.
- wound — the act of winding.
- trim — to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc.: to trim a hedge.
- shave — to remove a growth of beard with a razor.
- chip — Chips are long, thin pieces of potato fried in oil or fat and eaten hot, usually with a meal.
Antonyms for kerf
noun kerf
- whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
- closing — The closing part of an activity or period of time is the final part of it.
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- nicety — a delicate or fine point; punctilio: niceties of protocol.
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