Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skou]
- /skaʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [skou]
- /skaʊ/
Definitions of scowing word
- noun scowing any of various vessels having a flat-bottomed rectangular hull with sloping ends, built in various sizes with or without means of propulsion, as barges, punts, rowboats, or sailboats. 1
- noun scowing Eastern U.S. a barge carrying bulk material in an open hold. 1
- noun scowing an old or clumsy boat; hulk; tub. 1
- verb with object scowing to transport by scow. 1
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Origin of scowing
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70, Americanism; < Dutch schouw ferryboat
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Parts of speech for Scowing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scowing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
scowing usage trend in Literature
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