unit train

u·nit train

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoo-nit treyn]
- /ˈyu nɪt treɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoo-nit treyn]
- /ˈyu nɪt treɪn/

Definition of unit train words

noun unit train a freight train of uniform consist that remains coupled, carrying a bulk commodity, as coal or wheat, to a specific destination and that after unloading returns to the point of origin ready for another load. 1

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Origin of unit train

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65

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Parts of speech for Unit train

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unit train popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

unit train usage trend in Literature

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