penny-farthing

pen·ny-far·thing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pen-ee fahr-th ing]
- /ˈpɛn i ˈfɑr ðɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pen-ee fahr-th ing]
- /ˈpɛn i ˈfɑr ðɪŋ/

Definitions of penny-farthing word

noun penny-farthing a high bicycle of an early type, with one large wheel in front and one small wheel behind. 1
countable noun penny-farthing A penny-farthing is an old-fashioned bicycle that had a very large front wheel and a small back wheel. 0
noun penny-farthing an early type of bicycle with a large front wheel and a small rear wheel, the pedals being attached to the front wheel 0

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Parts of speech for Penny-farthing

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penny-farthing popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 60% 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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