Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Bishops.
How to pronounce bishops:
US
Bishops - as a noun
A senior member of the christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve apostles of christ
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
priestHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Port wine mulled with oranges and cloves
(chess) a piece that can be moved diagonally over unoccupied squares of the same color
Bishops - as a verb
To act as a bishop, to perform the duties of a bishop, especially to confirm another's membership in the church.
To make a bishop.
To provide with bishops.
To permit food (especially milk) to burn while cooking (from bishops' role in the inquisition or as mentioned in the quotation below, of horses).
(by extension, of horses) to make a horse seem younger, particularly by manipulation of its teeth.
To murder by drowning.
Example Sentences
"The bishops led the religious ceremony."
"The bishops gathered for an important conference."
"The bishops discussed matters of faith and doctrine."
"The bishops blessed the congregation."
"The bishops wore elaborate robes during the service."
Word Game Points
Is BISHOPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bishops is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BISHOPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is BISHOPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bishops is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBISHOPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is BISHOPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bishops is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBISHOPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
