fatigue crack
noun
Simple meaning
A crack in metal resulting from metal fatigue.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
fuhteegkrakSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
fəˈtiɡkˈɹæk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A crack in metal resulting from metal fatigue
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A crack in metal resulting from metal fatigue
Used this way, fatigue crack is a reasonably familiar word with a faintly unfavourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Critical or judgemental
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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