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rape of the lock

rape of the lock
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [reyp uhv, ov stressed th ee lok]
    • /reɪp ʌv, ɒv stressed ði lɒk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [reyp uhv, ov stressed th ee lok]
    • /reɪp ʌv, ɒv stressed ði lɒk/

Definition of rape of the lock words

  • noun rape of the lock a mock-epic poem (1712) by Alexander Pope. 1

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Parts of speech for Rape of the lock

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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rape of the lock popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this 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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