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dorn


Meanings
  • noun

    A horn-shaped implement used in various fields, such as mining or woodworking.

    - "The miner used a dorn to remove the loose rocks from the mine."
    - "The woodworker shaped the wood using a dorn."

Rhymes
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dorn , horn , scorn , morn , forlorn , torn
Variants
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darn , darned , darner , darners , darning , darns , durn , durned , durning , durns , darn near , darn well , care a darn , give a darn , not worth a darn
Etymology
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Old English 'thorn', meaning 'horn, thorn'.


Trivia
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  1. The dorn was also used as a unit of measurement in medieval Europe, equivalent to about 1.2 liters.

  2. The word 'dorn' is also used in heraldry to represent a horn in a coat of arms.


Related Concepts
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  1. mining tool: A type of pickaxe or similar tool used in mining and quarrying operations.

  2. woodworking tool: A tool used for shaping and smoothing wood, similar to a gouge or chisel.


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In Germanic folklore, the dorn was believed to have protective powers and was often used as a talisman or amulet.

How to Memorize "dorn"

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    - Visualize a horn-shaped tool being used in mining or woodworking.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'dorn' with the image of a horn-shaped tool.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'dorn' is like a 'horn' for mining or woodworking.


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