Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhn-der-draw]
- /ˌʌn dərˈdrɔ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhn-der-draw]
- /ˌʌn dərˈdrɔ/
Definitions of underdraw word
- verb with object underdraw to line the underside of (a structure, as a floor) with plasterwork, boarding, or the like. 1
- verb underdraw to sketch (the subject) before painting it on the same surface 0
- verb underdraw to cover with lath and plaster 0
- verb underdraw to represent insufficiently 0
- verb underdraw to ensure that sufficient funds remain in (a bank account) by withdrawing only a limited amount 0
- verb underdraw (Transitive Verb) To cover or line the underside of a structure (such as a floor) with plasterwork, boarding or other such treatment. 0
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Origin of underdraw
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; under- + draw
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Parts of speech for Underdraw
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
underdraw popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
underdraw usage trend in Literature
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