Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

antislam

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: an-ti-s-lam
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Preventing the slamming of a door.

Example Sentences

"An antislam pad, made of a piece of rope and fixed to the knobs of doors, is in general use in a large hospital."

Etymology

From anti- + slam.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: anti

Synonyms

antislamming

Questions

What does antislam mean?: Preventing the slamming of a door.
Where does antislam come from?: From anti- + slam.

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