swingtree

swing·tree

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swing-tree]
- /ˈswɪŋˌtri/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [swing-tree]
- /ˈswɪŋˌtri/

Definitions of swingtree word

noun swingtree a whiffletree. 1
noun swingtree the bar of a plough or carriage to which the traces of a draught animal or horse are fastened 0

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Origin of swingtree

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English; apparently syncopated variant of swingletree

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Parts of speech for Swingtree

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swingtree popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% 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.

swingtree usage trend in Literature

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