straining arch

strain arch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [streyn ahrch]
- /streɪn ɑrtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [streyn ahrch]
- /streɪn ɑrtʃ/

Definition of straining arch words

noun straining arch an arch for resisting thrusts, as in a flying buttress. 1

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Origin of straining arch

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50

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Parts of speech for Straining arch

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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straining arch popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% 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.

straining arch usage trend in Literature

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