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Acme

Pronunciation: /ˈækmi/

The English word “Acme” has 8 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. A generic or monopoly company.
  2. An unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana.
  3. An unincorporated community in Dickinson County, Kansas.
  4. An unincorporated community in Concordia Parish, Louisiana.
  5. An unincorporated community in Columbus County, North Carolina.
  6. An unincorporated community in Westmoreland County and Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
  7. An unincorporated community in Kanawha County, West Virginia.

noun

  1. A 29° trapezoidal threading used for various fittings and adapters.

Etymology

From acme (“highest, best”). As a threading, from the original 1894 manufacturer, the Acme Screw Machine Company of Hartford, Connecticut. In its use as a generic company for comedic effect or to avoid trademark issues, most popularized by the Warner Bros.' Looney Tunes cartoons but already very commonly used by 20th century American companies as a way to lead the professional listings in yellow…

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