franklin

[fraNGk-lin]

franklin Definition

• 1. a freeholder who was not of noble birth in medieval England
• 2. a type of stove that is open at the front and has a hood or chimney to carry off smoke
• 3. a unit of heat energy equal to one hundred thousand British thermal units (BTUs)

Using franklin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "franklin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The franklin class enjoyed many privileges.

• Example

  The franklin stove was invented by Benjamin Franklin.

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  The house was heated by a franklin stove.

• Example

  The cost of heating the house was 10 franklins.

franklin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for franklin

• stove
• heater
• freeholder
• landowner

Phrases with franklin

• Franklin stove

  a metal-lined fireplace with baffles in the rear and sides to improve the airflow, designed by Benjamin Franklin

  Example

  The Franklin stove was an important invention for heating homes.

• Franklin class

  a social class of landowners who were not of noble birth in medieval England

  Example

  The Franklin class enjoyed many privileges.

• Franklin

  a unit of heat energy equal to one hundred thousand British thermal units (BTUs)

  Example

  The cost of heating the house was 10 franklins.

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Summary: franklin in Brief

The term 'franklin' [fraNGk-lin] has three distinct meanings. In medieval England, it referred to a freeholder who was not of noble birth. It also refers to a type of stove designed by Benjamin Franklin that is open at the front and has a hood or chimney to carry off smoke. Lastly, it is a unit of heat energy equal to one hundred thousand British thermal units (BTUs).