knothole

knot·hole

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [not-hohl]
- /ˈnɒtˌhoʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [not-hohl]
- /ˈnɒtˌhoʊl/

Definitions of knothole word

noun knothole a hole in a board or plank formed by the falling out of a knot or a portion of a knot. 1
noun knothole A hole in a piece of timber where a knot has fallen out, or in a tree trunk where a branch has decayed. 1
noun knothole a hole in a piece of wood where a knot has been 0
noun knothole a hole in a board, etc. where a knot has fallen out 0
noun knothole In a piece of lumber, a void left by a knot in the wood; such holes are often convenient for peering through when they occur in fences. 0
noun knothole (US, sports) Youth league baseball. 0

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Origin of knothole

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1720-30; knot1 + hole

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Parts of speech for Knothole

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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knothole popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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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Synonyms for knothole

noun knothole

peephole — a small hole or opening through which to peep or look, as in a door.

Just one Synonym for knothole