Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhn-reev]
- /ʌnˈriv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhn-reev]
- /ʌnˈriv/
Definitions of unreeve word
- verb with object unreeve Nautical. to withdraw (a rope) from a block, thimble, etc. 1
- verb without object unreeve to unreeve a rope. 1
- verb without object unreeve (of a rope) to become unreeved. 1
- verb unreeve to withdraw (a rope) from a block, thimble, etc 0
- verb transitive unreeve to withdraw (a line) from a block, ring, etc. 0
- verb unreeve (Transitive Verb) (nautical) To withdraw or take out, as for example a rope from a block. 0
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Origin of unreeve
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; un-2 + reeve2
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Parts of speech for Unreeve
noun
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exclamation
unreeve popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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