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- US Pronunciation
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- [stey-bohlt]
- /ˈsteɪˌboʊlt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stey-bohlt]
- /ˈsteɪˌboʊlt/
Definition of staybolt word
- noun staybolt a long rod with threaded ends, used as a stay for a boiler, tank, etc. 1
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Origin of staybolt
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; stay2 + bolt1
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Parts of speech for Staybolt
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
staybolt popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% 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.
staybolt usage trend in Literature
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