practice–teach

verb prac·tice–teach \ˈprak-təs-ˈtēch\

prac·tice–taught \-ˈtȯt\prac·tice–teach·ing

Definition of PRACTICE-TEACH

intransitive verb

: to engage in practice teaching

— practice teacher noun

back-formation from practice teaching

First Known Use: 1952

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