timberhead

tim·ber·head

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tim-ber-hed]
- /ˈtɪm bərˌhɛd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tim-ber-hed]
- /ˈtɪm bərˌhɛd/

Definitions of timberhead word

noun timberhead the top end of a timber, rising above the deck and serving for belaying ropes. 1
noun timberhead a bollard resembling this in position and use. 1
noun timberhead a timber, the top of which rises above deck level and is used as a bollard 0

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Origin of timberhead

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95; timber + head

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Parts of speech for Timberhead

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timberhead popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

timberhead usage trend in Literature

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