swell box

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swel boks]
- /swɛl bɒks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swel boks]
- /swɛl bɒks/

Definitions of swell box words

noun swell box a chamber containing a set of pipes in a pipe organ or of reeds in a reed organ, and having movable slats or shutters that can be opened or closed to increase or diminish tonal volume. 1
noun swell box a box on an organ which houses the pipes; it is fitted with a shutter operated by a pedal, which can be opened or closed to control the volume 0
noun swell box a chamber enclosing one or more sets of organ pipes or reeds and fitted with movable shutters that regulate the loudness of tone 0

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Origin of swell box

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1795-1805

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Parts of speech for Swell box

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swell box popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% 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.

swell box usage trend in Literature

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