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loiding

loid
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loid]
    • /lɔɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [loid]
    • /lɔɪd/

Definitions of loiding word

  • verb with object loiding to open (a locked door) by sliding a thin piece of celluloid or plastic between the door edge and doorframe to force open a spring lock. 1
  • noun loiding a thin piece of celluloid or plastic so used, as by a burglar. 1
  • verb loiding present participle of loid. 0

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Origin of loiding

First appearance:

before 1955
One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; shortening of celluloid

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Parts of speech for Loiding

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

loiding popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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loiding usage trend in Literature

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