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- US Pronunciation
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- [throht-lach]
- /ˈθroʊtˌlætʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [throht-lach]
- /ˈθroʊtˌlætʃ/
Definitions of throatlatch word
- noun throatlatch a strap that passes under a horse's throat and helps to hold a bridle or halter in place. 1
- noun throatlatch a strap that passes under a horse's throat, for holding a bridle or halter in place 0
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Origin of throatlatch
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; throat + latch
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Parts of speech for Throatlatch
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
throatlatch 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 67% 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.
throatlatch usage trend in Literature
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