Utters

//ˈʌtəz// name, noun, verb

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    plural of Utter form-of, plural
Noun
  1. 1
    Unwanted depressions or other marks on the surface of an object caused when a tool is pressed too hard or vibrates against the surface. plural, plural-only
Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of utter form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Etymology

Etymology 1

From utter + -s (suffix forming pluralia tantum, and third-person singular simple present indicative forms of verbs). The noun is imitative of the sound of a tool repeatedly striking the surface of an object.

Etymology 2

From utter + -s (suffix forming pluralia tantum, and third-person singular simple present indicative forms of verbs). The noun is imitative of the sound of a tool repeatedly striking the surface of an object.

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