Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

martelé

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: martele
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A percussive bow stroke, usually produced by holding the bow against the string with pressure, then releasing it explosively to produce a sharp, biting attack with a rest between strokes.

Etymology

Borrowed from French martelé.

Inflected Forms

martelés (plural)

Questions

What does martelé mean?: A percussive bow stroke, usually produced by holding the bow against the string with pressure, then releasing it explosively to produce a sharp, biting attack with a rest between strokes.
Where does martelé come from?: Borrowed from French martelé.

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