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muntin

mun·tin
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [muhn-tn]
    • /ˈmʌn tn/
    • /mˈʌntɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muhn-tn]
    • /ˈmʌn tn/

Definitions of muntin word

  • noun muntin Also called sash bar. a bar for holding the edges of window panes within a sash. 1
  • noun muntin (formerly) a vertical bar in a window sash. 1
  • noun muntin a stile within the frame of a door or the like. 1
  • noun muntin A bar or rigid supporting strip between adjacent panes of glass. 1
  • noun muntin any of the strips of wood or metal used for support between panes of glass, as in a window 0

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Origin of muntin

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; earlier mountan, montan, Middle English mountaun, mountain < Middle French montant, noun use of present participle of monter to mount1; compare Dutch munting

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Parts of speech for Muntin

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

muntin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

muntin usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with muntin

  • what is a muntin?
  • what is muntin?
  • what is a window muntin?

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