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- US Pronunciation
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- [spring-lok]
- /ˈsprɪŋˌlɒk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [spring-lok]
- /ˈsprɪŋˌlɒk/
Definition of springlock word
- noun springlock a lock that fastens automatically by a spring. 1
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Origin of springlock
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1475-85; spring + lock1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Springlock
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
springlock popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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.
springlock usage trend in Literature
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