thalweg

thal·weg

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tahl-veg, -veyk]
- /ˈtɑl vɛg, -veɪk/
- /θˈalweɡ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tahl-veg, -veyk]
- /ˈtɑl vɛg, -veɪk/

Definitions of thalweg word

noun thalweg a line, as drawn on a map, connecting the lowest points of a valley. 1
noun thalweg Chiefly International Law. the middle of the main navigable channel of a waterway that serves as a boundary line between states. 1
noun thalweg the longitudinal outline of a riverbed from source to mouth 0
noun thalweg the line of steepest descent from any point on the land surface 0

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Origin of thalweg

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; < German, equivalent to Thal, now obsolete spelling of Tal valley (cognate with dale) + Weg way1

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Parts of speech for Thalweg

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thalweg popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% 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.

thalweg usage trend in Literature

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