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- [pee-ton]
- /ˈpi tɒn/
- /ˈpiː.tɒn/
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- [pee-ton]
- /ˈpi tɒn/
Definitions of piton word
- noun piton a metal spike with an eye through which a rope may be passed. 1
- noun piton a metal spike that may be driven into a crevice of rock or into ice and used to secure a rope 0
- noun piton a metal spike with an eye to which a rope can be secured: it is driven into rock or ice for support in mountain climbing 0
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Origin of piton
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < French: ringbolt, peak (of a mountain)
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Parts of speech for Piton
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
piton popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
piton usage trend in Literature
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