chet

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Pronunciations

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Definitions

  • n. The eighth letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Often used to refer to a standing formation in the shape of the letter.

Example Sentences

  • "Whenever the group arrived at a destination or was standing at attention, we had to stand in a “Chet” formation: A 3-sided shape with the center line the longest and the two arms of the formation at equal length, like the Hebrew letter."
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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • ח chet 'the eighth Hebrew letter'

      • Who Uses This

      • Camp: Jews who attend or work at a Jewish overnight summer camp
      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

      Regions

      • North America
      • Australia / New Zealand
      • Great Britain
      • South Africa

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      Alternative Spellings

      het

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