Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

anglepoise

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: an-gle-poise
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A lamp with an adjustable folding arm to allow the direction of light to be changed.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of anglepoise.

Example Sentences

"At the back of the shop, Peter sat at a large table, the Anglepoise leaning over him, as if searching for errors in his work."

Etymology

From angle + poise, originally a brand name.

Inflected Forms

anglepoises (plural)

Questions

What does anglepoise mean?: A lamp with an adjustable folding arm to allow the direction of light to be changed.
Where does anglepoise come from?: From angle + poise, originally a brand name.

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