dirt-catching
|dirt-catch-ing|
B2
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/dɜrt ˈkætʃɪŋ/
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/dɜːt ˈkætʃɪŋ/
traps dirt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dirt-catching' originates from the combination of 'dirt' and 'catching', where 'dirt' refers to soil or grime, and 'catching' means to trap or hold.
Historical Evolution
'dirt-catching' evolved from the need to describe objects or materials that trap dirt, combining the words 'dirt' and 'catching' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to trap dirt', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
designed to trap or collect dirt.
The dirt-catching mat at the entrance keeps the floor clean.
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Last updated: 2025/03/09 21:54