Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [woch-keys]
- /ˈwɒtʃˌkeɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [woch-keys]
- /ˈwɒtʃˌkeɪs/
Definitions of watchcase word
- noun watchcase the case or outer covering for the works of a watch. 1
- noun watchcase a protective case for a watch, generally of metal such as gold, silver, brass, or gunmetal 0
- noun watchcase the metal or plastic covering of a watch 0
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Origin of watchcase
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; watch + case2
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Parts of speech for Watchcase
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
watchcase popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% 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.
watchcase usage trend in Literature
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