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- [puhn-chuh n]
- /ˈpʌn tʃən/
- /ˈpʌn.tʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [puhn-chuh n]
- /ˈpʌn tʃən/
Definitions of puncheon word
- noun puncheon a heavy slab of timber, roughly dressed, for use as a floorboard. 1
- noun puncheon a short, upright framing timber. 1
- noun puncheon any of various pointed instruments; a punch. a stamping tool. 1
- noun puncheon a large cask of variable capacity, usually between 70 and 120 gallons 0
- noun puncheon the volume of such a cask used as a liquid measure 0
- noun puncheon a short wooden post that is used as a vertical strut 0
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Origin of puncheon
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; Middle English ponchoun, punchon < Middle French ponçon, perhaps to be identified with puncheon2
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Parts of speech for Puncheon
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puncheon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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puncheon usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for puncheon
noun puncheon
- keg — a small cask or barrel, usually holding from 5 to 10 gallons (19 to 38 liters).
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