Collocations for “putlock

(noun) One of the short pieces of timber on which the planks forming the floor of a scaffold are laid, one end resting on the ledger of the scaffold, and the other in a hole left in the wall temporarily for the purpose.

Below are words that naturally pair with “putlock in English, drawn from Google Books Ngrams data. Collocations are words that habitually appear together — learning them helps you write and speak more naturally.

Words After “Putlock

e.g. “putlock holes”, “putlock holes

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How to Use Collocations

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  • Purple pills show words that come before “putlock” — e.g. “... putlock”.
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  • ESL tip: Collocations sound more natural than individually correct words — native speakers use these pairings instinctively.

Frequently Asked Questions

What words commonly follow "putlock"?

Words that frequently follow "putlock" include holes. These pairings are ranked by how often they appear together in published English text.

What words commonly come before "putlock"?

No frequent predecessors were found for "putlock". Try searching a related word.

What is a collocation in English?

A collocation is a pair or group of words that are habitually used together in natural language. For example, "make" collocates with "decision" (not "do a decision"). Learning collocations helps you write and speak more naturally.

How can I use "putlock" collocations in writing?

Use collocations to sound more natural. Instead of guessing what word follows "putlock", use common pairings like "putlock holes" or "putlock holes". These appear frequently in real English text.