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Crannog meaning

An artificial island, used in prehistoric and medieval times in Scotland and Ireland for dwelling.

Using Crannog

  • The main meaning on this page is: An artificial island, used in prehistoric and medieval times in Scotland and Ireland for dwelling.
  • In the example corpus, crannog often appears in combinations such as: the crannog, of crannog.

Context around Crannog

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.2 words
  • Position in the sentence: 3 start, 2 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 6 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

earliest 1×

Often after:

plays 1× people 1× prehistoric 1× reoccupation 1× function 1×

Sentence patterns with Crannog

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

crannog reoccupation is 1× for a crannog prehistoric or 1× interpretations of crannog function are 1× like the crannog people know 1× of a crannog which has 1× s earliest crannog a type 1× weekends the crannog plays host 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a strict definition 1× construction loughbrickland crannóg 1× crannog reoccupation is 1× eilean dòmhnuill in 1× interpretations of crannog 1×

Common sentence endings:

and historic records 1× of artificial island 1× often completely unused 1× the archaeological record 1× turned to ashes 1× use of timber 1×

Words around Crannog

Just before it in the word index:

crannies 50 cranney 2 crann 2 cranmore 5 cranmere 2 cranmer 123

Just after it in the word index:

crannogs 10 cranny 47 crans 11 cranshaw 2 cransley 2 cranston 75

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaas 8 aacc 8 aacs 8 aafes 8 aankh 8 aapp 8

Corpus analysis for Crannog

  • In this selection, "crannog" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 25.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, earliest, plays, people and prehistoric stand out and add context to how "crannog" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include crannog reoccupation is and for a crannog prehistoric or. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "crannog" sits close to words such as aaas, aacc and aacs, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with crannog

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

A strict definition of a crannog, which has long been debated, requires the use of timber. (16 words)

Interpretations of crannog function are not static through time; instead they appear to change in both the archaeological and historic records. (21 words)

Crannog reoccupation is important and significant, especially in the many instances of crannogs built near natural islets that were often completely unused. (22 words)

Longer example sentences

During this most special of weekends, the crannog plays host to the world, to those who, like the Crannog People, know what it is like, when they are burned and broken, and dreams are turned to ashes. (37 words)

Construction Loughbrickland Crannóg in Northern Ireland The construction techniques for a crannog (prehistoric or otherwise) are as varied as the multitude of finished forms witnessed in the archaeological record. (29 words)

Eilean Dòmhnuill in Loch Olabhat on North Uist was constructed circa 3200–2800 BC and may be Scotland's earliest crannog (a type of artificial island). (26 words)

Example sentences (6)

During this most special of weekends, the crannog plays host to the world, to those who, like the Crannog People, know what it is like, when they are burned and broken, and dreams are turned to ashes.

Construction Loughbrickland Crannóg in Northern Ireland The construction techniques for a crannog (prehistoric or otherwise) are as varied as the multitude of finished forms witnessed in the archaeological record.

A strict definition of a crannog, which has long been debated, requires the use of timber.

Crannog reoccupation is important and significant, especially in the many instances of crannogs built near natural islets that were often completely unused.

Eilean Dòmhnuill in Loch Olabhat on North Uist was constructed circa 3200–2800 BC and may be Scotland's earliest crannog (a type of artificial island).

Interpretations of crannog function are not static through time; instead they appear to change in both the archaeological and historic records.

Common combinations with crannog

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "crannog" in a sentence?
An example: "During this most special of weekends, the crannog plays host to the world, to those who, like the Crannog People, know what it is like, when they are burned and broken, and dreams are turned to ashes." This page contains 6 example sentences with the word "crannog" from authentic English texts.
What does "crannog" mean?
Crannog means: An artificial island, used in prehistoric and medieval times in Scotland and Ireland for dwelling.
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