Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

o-ring

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.64 in modern English

Syllables: o-ring
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A circular gasket, usually made of rubber.

noun

A small metal ring used to connect two straps.

Example Sentences

"The O-rings of the Solid Rocket Boosters were not designed to erode."

Etymology

From O + ring.

Inflected Forms

O-rings (plural)

Questions

What does o-ring mean?: A circular gasket, usually made of rubber.
Where does o-ring come from?: From O + ring.

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