whippletree

whip·ple·tree

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hwip-uh l-tree, wip-]
- /ˈʰwɪp əlˌtri, ˈwɪp-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hwip-uh l-tree, wip-]
- /ˈʰwɪp əlˌtri, ˈwɪp-/

Definitions of whippletree word

abbreviation WHIPPLETREE whiffletree. 1
noun whippletree A wooden crossbar for a plough or carriage, pivoted in the middle, from which traces are fastened to a draught animal. 1
noun whippletree singletree 0

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Origin of whippletree

First appearance:

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

1725-35; whipple (see whip, -le) + tree

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Parts of speech for Whippletree

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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whippletree popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

whippletree usage trend in Literature

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