probang

pro·bang

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [proh-bang]
- /ˈproʊ bæŋ/
- /prˈəʊbaŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-bang]
- /ˈproʊ bæŋ/

Definitions of probang word

noun probang a long, slender, elastic rod with a sponge, ball, or the like, at the end, to be introduced into the esophagus or larynx, as for removing foreign bodies, or for introducing medication. 1
noun probang a long flexible rod, often with a small sponge at one end, for inserting into the oesophagus, as to apply medication 0
noun probang a flexible, slender rod tipped with a sponge, tuft, etc., used for clearing or medicating the esophagus or larynx 0

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Origin of probang

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; alteration (by association with probe) of provang, unexplained coinage of the inventor

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Parts of speech for Probang

noun

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preposition

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probang 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

probang usage trend in Literature

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