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PRONUNCIATION OF AXMINSTER

Axminster  [ˈæksˌmɪnstə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AXMINSTER

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Axminster is a noun.
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WHAT DOES AXMINSTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Axminster

Axminster

Coordinates: 50°46′52″N 3°00′00″W / 50.781°N 3.000°W / 50.781; -3.000 Axminster is a market town and civil parish on the eastern border of the county of Devon in England, some 28 miles from the county town of Exeter. The town is built on a hill overlooking the River Axe which heads towards the English Channel at Axmouth, and is in the East Devon local government district. At the 2001 census, it had a population of 5,626. The market is still held every Thursday. Axminster gave its name to a type of carpet. An Axminster-type power loom is capable of weaving high quality carpets with many varying colours and patterns. While Axminster carpet is made in the town by Axminster Carpets Ltd, this type of carpet is now manufactured all over the world.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AXMINSTER


bemonster
bɪˈmɒnstə
funster
ˈfʌnstə
Kidderminster
ˈkɪdəˌmɪnstə
Leinster
ˈlɛnstə
minster
ˈmɪnstə
monster
ˈmɒnstə
muenster
ˈmʊnstə
Munster
ˈmʌnstə
penster
ˈpɛnstə
punster
ˈpʌnstə
spinster
ˈspɪnstə
Westminster
ˈwɛstˌmɪnstə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AXMINSTER

Axminster carpet
axoid
axolemma
axolotl
axon
axonal
axone
axonemal
axoneme
axonic
axonometric
axonometric projection
axonometry
axoplasm
axoplasmic
axseed
Axum
ay
Ayacucho

WORDS THAT END LIKE AXMINSTER

Cheshire West and Chester
City of Westminster
cluster
disaster
Easter
faster
foster
Frankenstein´s monster
Gila monster
manchester
master
minister
mister
polyester
poster
register
sister
Statute of Westminster
the green-eyed monster
webmaster

Synonyms and antonyms of Axminster in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Axminster» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AXMINSTER

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阿克明斯特
1,325 millions of speakers

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Axminster
570 millions of speakers

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Axminster
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Axminster
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اكسمينستر
280 millions of speakers

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Аксминстер
278 millions of speakers

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Aracruz
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Axminster
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Axminster
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Axminster
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Axminster
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アクスミンスター
130 millions of speakers

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액스 민스터
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Axminster
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Axminster
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Axminster
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एक्समीनस्टर
75 millions of speakers

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Axminster
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Axminster
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axminster
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Аксмінстер
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Axminster
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Axminster
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Axminster
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Axminster
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Axminster
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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AXMINSTER»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Axminster

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AXMINSTER»

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The New Scroll Saw Handbook
AXMINSTER SCROLL SAWS Two English saws bearing the Axminster name are sold by the Axminster Tool and Machinery Co., located in Axminster, England. The Axminster FS410 bench-top scroll saw (2-1) is sold as a beginner's saw and  ...
Patrick Spielman, 2002
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LIFE
This production was achieved on the four basic looms in diagram below: Axminster, velvet, Wilton and chenille. Invented years ago, the looms have been greatly improved in the past 10 years. Innumerable variations of the basic weaves have ...
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3
The Art of Guitar Making
GENERAL WOODWORKING item supplier price item supplier price 80 grit sandpaper X 10 sheets Axminster £5.10 double sidedtape X 3 rolls Localhardware shop £3.00 Unit 10 Weycroft Avenue Axminster Devon EX13 5PH 100 grit ...
Andrew Allan, 2008
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Axminster: The Carpet Snake
Axminster is a pet carpet snake who hangs around the school. One day he goes missing. There had been a party for the retiring caretaker and after searching high and low Axminster turns up - somewhere very high!
‎1994
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Old-House Journal
Another company actively involved in the restoration field is Stark. Their Wilton carpet is usually produced in 100% wool and widths of 27 in., 28 in., 39 in., or 12 ft. for $60 (and up) per yard. Their Axminster carpet in 80% wool/ 20% nylon is ...
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American Woodworker
Lathe chucks are available from: Craft Supplies Nova, Oneway, Sorby, Vicmark, Axminster 4-Jaw, C laser (800) 551-8876 Circle #605 Garrett Wade Axminster 4- Jaw (800) 221-2942 Circle #606 Glaser Engineering Co. Glaser (310) 823-7128  ...
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Making Sense of an Historic Landscape
To the south, the boundary was probably marked by the Roman road from Exeter to Axminster, although Ottery St Mary subsequently expanded north into Feniton, and Whimple was extended south into Rockbeare. THE BLACKDOWN HILLS: ...
‎2012
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Stephen J. Cannell Television Productions: A History of All ...
Don Medford While working to clear a Hollywood actress ofa murder charge, Axminster stumbles onto a high echelon plan to wrest power from the U.S. government in a military coup (this episode was aired as a three-part intro to the series, but ...
Jon Abbott, 2009
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Studies in Industrial Organization
There remains the Axminster group of carpets, which all have cut piles. Unfortunately the term 'Axminster' is often loosely used, sometimes indicating the whole group, and at others referring to one of its subdivisions. There are two main ...
H. A. Silverman, 2013
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The Gentleman's Magazine
The History of Axminster Church, in the County of Devon. By James Davidson. Exeter, 12mo. pp. 100. THE able author of a memoif on "The British and Roman Remains in the vicinity of Axminster," (noticed in Gent. Mag. vol. cm. i. 521,) has ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AXMINSTER»

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Devon Cricket League, B Division round-up: Thorverton thrashing of …
Thorverton captain Graham White said the 10-wicket win over Axminster was a sign of things to come. Paul Miller top scored as Axminster were ... «Tiverton Mid Devon Gazette, Jul 15»
2
'Firefighters' set a hot pace at Axminster sports day
Competition was as hot as ever when Axminster Community Primary Academy held its annual sports day on Thursday (July 25). 'Glorious' was ... «Midweek Herald, Jul 15»
3
Barmy Army visit brings presentation to girls cricket team
When world renowned England Cricket supporters 'Barmy Army' pitched up at Axminster there was a splendid turn out at the club's Cloakham ... «Midweek Herald, Jul 15»
4
Book readers receive their gold awards
Children's author, Laurence Anholt, met with Axminster library supervisor - Sarah Jones and Book Track award winners, Louisa Dare, ... «Midweek Herald, Jul 15»
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AXMINSTER: Showground packed as beer festival is a 'rip-roaring …
Axminster Beer, Music and Cider Festival was described as “a rip-roaring success” by organisers as more than 1,500 flocked to the ... «View Online, Jul 15»
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AXMINSTER: Scaffolding struck by lorry injures 90-year-old
The accident happened in Axminster on Thursday, June 25th, and police confirmed on Friday afternoon that the vehicle involved remained ... «View Online, Jul 15»
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Axmen put Ipplepen to the sword
Axminster marked the halfway point of the Tolchards Devon League season by recording their sweetest success to date as they put one over ... «Midweek Herald, Jul 15»
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Axminster Town boss Richard Pears eager to help club rise once more
Axminster Town manager Richard Pears is keen to help the club rise up the league again after taking over last month. The Tigers finished ... «Exeter Express and Echo, Jun 15»
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AXMINSTER: Beds to return to Axminster Hospital end of next month
In-patient hospital beds will reopen at Axminster Community Hospital on Wednesday, July 29th after a successful recruitment campaign. «View Online, Jun 15»
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Date set for return of Axminster Hospital beds
The campaign to reopen the hospital's inpatient services has been led by Axminster League of Friends and the Axminster Hospital Action ... «Midweek Herald, Jun 15»

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