English Explanatory Dictionary

smoot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A unit of length defined as exactly sixty-seven inches (approximately 1.70 meters).
noun
  1. A small opening built into a dry-stone wall, fence, or hedge to allow sheep (and hares) to pass through; a thirl.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

smo͞ot /smuːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-smoot.wav

Word forms

smoot smoots smoat smout smeut smot smut smute smeyut

Etymology

Derives from the height of Oliver R. Smoot, who had lain on the Harvard Bridge to measure it as a fraternity prank at MIT.

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