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- [swawrf]
- /swɔrf/
- /swɔːf/
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- [swawrf]
- /swɔrf/
Definitions of swarf word
- noun swarf an accumulation of fine particles of metal or abrasive cut or ground from work by a machine tool or grinder. 1
- noun swarf material removed by cutting or grinding tools in the machining of metals, stone, etc 0
- noun swarf radioactive metal waste from a nuclear power station 0
- noun swarf small fragments of disintegrating spacecraft, orbiting the earth 0
- noun swarf the fine bits and shavings that accumulate in the grinding or cutting of metal 0
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Origin of swarf
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Old Norse svarf, akin to sverfa to file, or continuing Old English geswearf, gesweorf
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Parts of speech for Swarf
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
swarf popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
swarf usage trend in Literature
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