Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [skrohl-wurk]
- /ˈskroʊlˌwɜrk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [skrohl-wurk]
- /ˈskroʊlˌwɜrk/
Definitions of scrollwork word
- noun scrollwork decorative work in which scroll forms figure prominently. 1
- noun scrollwork ornamental work cut out with a scroll saw. 1
- noun scrollwork ornamental work in scroll-like patterns, esp when done with a scroll saw 0
- noun scrollwork ornamental work marked by scrolls 0
- noun scrollwork ornamental work done with a scroll saw 0
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Origin of scrollwork
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1730-40; scroll + work
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Scrollwork
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scrollwork popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
scrollwork usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scrollwork
noun scrollwork
- carpentry — Carpentry is the activity of making and repairing wooden things.
Top questions with scrollwork
- how to draw scrollwork?
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