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- [sing-guh l-stik]
- /ˈsɪŋ gəlˌstɪk/
- /ˈsɪŋɡl.stɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sing-guh l-stik]
- /ˈsɪŋ gəlˌstɪk/
Definitions of singlestick word
- noun singlestick a short, heavy stick. 1
- noun singlestick a wooden stick held in one hand, used instead of a sword in fencing. fencing with such a stick. 1
- noun singlestick a wooden stick used instead of a sword for fencing 0
- noun singlestick fencing with such a stick 0
- noun singlestick any short heavy stick 0
- noun singlestick a swordlike stick fitted with a guard and formerly used for fencing 0
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Origin of singlestick
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75; single + stick1
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Parts of speech for Singlestick
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
singlestick popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
singlestick usage trend in Literature
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