Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Carina.
Carina - as a noun
Any of various keel-shaped structures or ridges such as that on the breastbone of a bird or that formed by the fused petals of a pea blossom
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anatomical structurebodily structurebody structurecomplex body partstructureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A keel-shaped constellation in the southern hemisphere; contains the star canopus
Example Sentences
"The carina is a keel-shaped ridge found on the inside of certain shells."
"The carina is a ridge at the base of the breastbone in birds."
"The scolopendrid centipede has a carina down each side of its body."
"The presence of a carina is a distinguishing characteristic of the genus Fusus."
"Some beetles have a carina on the surface of their elytra."
Word Game Points
Is CARINA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, carina is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CARINA has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is CARINA a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, carina is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCARINA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is CARINA a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, carina is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCARINA has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
