squassation

squas·sa·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwo-sey-shuh n]
- /skwɒˈseɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwo-sey-shuh n]
- /skwɒˈseɪ ʃən/

Definition of squassation word

noun squassation a form of strappado in which the victim, with arms bound behind and feet heavily weighted, was jerked up and down at the end of a rope passed under the arms. 1

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Origin of squassation

First appearance:

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

1725-35; < Italian squass(are) to shake severely (< Vulgar Latin *exquassāre; see squash1) + -ation

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Parts of speech for Squassation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Squassation

squassation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

squassation usage trend in Literature

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