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- [skeyn]
- /skeɪn/
- /skeɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skeyn]
- /skeɪn/
Definitions of skein word
- noun skein a length of yarn or thread wound on a reel or swift preparatory for use in manufacturing. 1
- noun skein anything wound in or resembling such a coil: a skein of hair. 1
- noun skein something suggestive of the twistings of a skein: an incoherent skein of words. 1
- noun skein a flock of geese, ducks, or the like, in flight. 1
- noun skein a succession or series of similar or interrelated things: a skein of tennis victories. 1
- noun skein long coil of yarn 1
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Origin of skein
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English skeyne, skayne < Middle French escaigne < ?
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Parts of speech for Skein
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
skein popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
skein usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for skein
noun skein
- catenation — the act or process of catenating.
- gaggle — to cackle.
- labyrinth — an intricate combination of paths or passages in which it is difficult to find one's way or to reach the exit. Synonyms: maze, network, web.
- lacework — lace (def 1).
- maze — a confusing network of intercommunicating paths or passages; labyrinth.
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