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- [proh-lonj; French praw-lawnzh]
- /proʊˈlɒndʒ; French prɔˈlɔ̃ʒ/
- /prəlˈɒndʒ/
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- [proh-lonj; French praw-lawnzh]
- /proʊˈlɒndʒ; French prɔˈlɔ̃ʒ/
Definitions of prolonge word
- noun plural prolonge a rope having a hook at one end and a toggle at the other, used for various purposes, as to draw a gun carriage. 1
- noun prolonge (formerly) a specially fitted rope used as part of the towing equipment of a gun carriage 0
- noun prolonge a heavy rope having a hook and toggle, used to drag a gun carriage, etc. 0
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Origin of prolonge
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < French, noun derivative of prolonger to prolong
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Parts of speech for Prolonge
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pronoun
preposition
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prolonge popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% 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.
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