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- [weyt-man]
- /ˈweɪtˌmæn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [weyt-man]
- /ˈweɪtˌmæn/
Definitions of weightman word
- noun plural weightman a person whose work is to weigh goods or merchandise. 1
- noun plural weightman Also, weight man. Track and Field. a competitor in a field event who throws a weight, as a discus, shotput, or hammer. 1
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Origin of weightman
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
First recorded in 1945-50; weight + man1
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Parts of speech for Weightman
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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weightman 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 about 54% 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.
weightman usage trend in Literature
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