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- [shal-uh p]
- /ˈʃæl əp/
- /ˈʃæ.ləp/
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- [shal-uh p]
- /ˈʃæl əp/
Definitions of shallop word
- noun shallop any of various vessels formerly used for sailing or rowing in shallow waters, especially a two-masted, gaff-rigged vessel of the 17th and 18th centuries. 1
- noun shallop a light boat used for rowing in shallow water 0
- noun shallop (formerly) a two-masted gaff-rigged vessel 0
- noun shallop any of various earlier small open boats fitted with oars or sails or both 0
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Origin of shallop
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < French chaloupe < German Schaluppe sloop
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Parts of speech for Shallop
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
shallop popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% 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.
shallop usage trend in Literature
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