pricket

prick·et

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [prik-it]
- /ˈprɪk ɪt/
- /ˈprɪkɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prik-it]
- /ˈprɪk ɪt/

Definitions of pricket word

noun pricket a sharp metal point on which to stick a candle. 1
noun pricket a candlestick with one or more such points. 1
noun pricket a buck in his second year. 1
noun pricket a male deer in the second year of life having unbranched antlers 0
noun pricket a sharp metal spike on which to stick a candle 0
noun pricket a candlestick having such a spike 0

See all 8 definitions of pricket

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Origin of pricket

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1300-50; See origin at prick, -et

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Parts of speech for Pricket

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Pricket

pricket popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% 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.

pricket usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for pricket

noun pricket

candelabra — A candelabra is an ornamental holder for two or more candles.
candelabrum — A candelabrum is the same as a candelabra.
candlestick — A candlestick is a narrow object with a hole at the top which holds a candle.
menorah — a candelabrum having seven branches (as used in the Biblical tabernacle or the Temple in Jerusalem), or any number of branches (as used in modern synagogues).

All 4 Synonyms of pricket