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- [shoon]
- /ʃun/
- /ʃˈuːn/
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- [shoon]
- /ʃun/
Definitions of shoon word
- noun plural shoon an external covering for the human foot, usually of leather and consisting of a more or less stiff or heavy sole and a lighter upper part ending a short distance above, at, or below the ankle. 2
- noun plural shoon an object or part resembling a shoe in form, position, or use. 2
- noun shoon plural of shoe. 1
- noun plural shoon brake shoe. 1
- noun plural shoon the outer casing of a pneumatic automobile tire. 1
- noun plural shoon a drag or skid for a wheel of a vehicle. 1
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Origin of shoon
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; (noun) Middle English scho(o), Old English sceō(h), cognate with German Schuh, Old Norse skōr, Gothic skōhs; (v.) Middle English schon, Old English scōg(e)an, cognate with Middle Low German schoi(g)en, Old Norse skūa
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Parts of speech for Shoon
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shoon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.
shoon usage trend in Literature
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