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staddle

stad·dle
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [stad-l]
    • /ˈstæd l/
    • /stˈadəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [stad-l]
    • /ˈstæd l/

Definitions of staddle word

  • noun staddle the lower part of a stack of hay or the like. 1
  • noun staddle a supporting frame for a stack, or a platform on which a stack is placed. 1
  • noun staddle any supporting framework or base. 1
  • noun staddle a support or prop, esp a low flat-topped stone structure for supporting hay or corn stacks about two feet above ground level 0
  • noun staddle a supporting frame for such a stack 0
  • noun staddle the lower part of a hay or corn stack 0

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Origin of staddle

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English stathel, Old English stathol base, support, tree trunk; cognate with Old High German stadal barn, Old Norse stǫthull milking place; akin to stead

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Parts of speech for Staddle

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

staddle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% 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.

staddle usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with staddle

  • what is a staddle stone?

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