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- [spin-uh-ret, spin-uh-ret]
- /ˈspɪn əˌrɛt, ˌspɪn əˈrɛt/
- /ˈspɪ.nə.ret/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spin-uh-ret, spin-uh-ret]
- /ˈspɪn əˌrɛt, ˌspɪn əˈrɛt/
Definitions of spinneret word
- noun spinneret an organ or part by means of which a spider, insect larva, or the like spins a silky thread for its web or cocoon. 1
- noun spinneret a metal plate or cup with tiny holes through which a chemical solution is extruded to form continuous filaments, as of rayon, nylon, or polyester. 1
- noun spinneret any of several organs in spiders and certain insects through which silk threads are exuded 0
- noun spinneret a finely perforated dispenser through which a viscous liquid is extruded in the production of synthetic fibres 0
- noun spinneret the organ in spiders, caterpillars, etc., that spins thread for webs or cocoons 0
- noun spinneret a thimblelike device or metal plate with tiny holes through which a solution is forced in the making of synthetic fibers 0
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Origin of spinneret
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; spinner + -et
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Parts of speech for Spinneret
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spinneret popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
spinneret usage trend in Literature
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- what is spinneret?
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