monocoque

mon·o·coque

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mon-uh-kohk, -kok]
- /ˈmɒn əˌkoʊk, -ˌkɒk/
- /mˈɒnəʊkˌəʊk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-uh-kohk, -kok]
- /ˈmɒn əˌkoʊk, -ˌkɒk/

Definitions of monocoque word

noun monocoque a type of boat, aircraft, or rocket construction in which the shell carries most of the stresses. 1
noun monocoque Automotive. a type of vehicular construction in which the body is combined with the chassis as a single unit. 1
adjective monocoque of, relating to, or being a monocoque. 1
noun monocoque An aircraft or vehicle structure in which the chassis is integral with the body. 1
noun monocoque a type of aircraft fuselage, car body, etc, in which all or most of the loads are taken by the skin 0
noun monocoque a type of racing-car, racing-cycle, or powerboat design with no separate chassis and body 0

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Origin of monocoque

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

1910-15; < French, equivalent to mono- mono- + coque shell, eggshell (of uncertain origin)

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Parts of speech for Monocoque

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monocoque popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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