Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
utters en · NOUN
Pronunciation
/ˈʌtəz/ (Received-Pronunciation)
/ˈʌtəɹz/ (General-American)
[-ɾəɹz] (General-American)
Etymology
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.
Meanings
(plural, plural-only) Unwanted depressions or other marks on the surface of an object caused when a tool is pressed too hard or vibrates against the surface.
utters en · VERB
Pronunciation
/ˈʌtəz/ (Received-Pronunciation)
/ˈʌtəɹz/ (General-American)
[-ɾəɹz] (General-American)
Etymology
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.