Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shape sorter

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.29 in modern English

Syllables
shape -sorter
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Toy for babies consisting of pegs in various shapes and a box with matching holes. Each peg only fits in its matching hole.

Etymology

Compound of shape + sorter.

Inflected Forms

shape sorters (plural)

Phrases

square peg in a round hole

Frequently Paired Words

square peg in a round hole

Questions

What does shape sorter mean?
Toy for babies consisting of pegs in various shapes and a box with matching holes. Each peg only fits in its matching hole.
Where does shape sorter come from?
Compound of shape + sorter.

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