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stringcourse

string·course
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [string-kawrs, -kohrs]
    • /ˈstrɪŋˌkɔrs, -ˌkoʊrs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [string-kawrs, -kohrs]
    • /ˈstrɪŋˌkɔrs, -ˌkoʊrs/

Definitions of stringcourse word

  • noun stringcourse a horizontal band or course, as of stone, projecting beyond or flush with the face of a building, often molded and sometimes richly carved. 1
  • noun stringcourse a decorative, horizontal course of brick or stone set in the wall of a building 0

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Origin of stringcourse

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; string + course

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Parts of speech for Stringcourse

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

stringcourse popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% 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.

stringcourse usage trend in Literature

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