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CESTUS

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Cestus.

Cestus - as a noun

A leather fighting glove, frequently weighted with metal.

A girdle, especially that of aphrodite (or venus) which gave the wearer the power to excite love.

Example Sentences

"The ancient Greeks used the cestus as a boxing glove."
"The cestus was often worn by gladiators in ancient Rome."
"She tightly wrapped her hands with the cestus before the boxing match."
"The leather cestus had metal studs embedded on its surface."
"In Greek mythology, Hercules wore the cestus to enhance his strength."
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Word Game Points

Is CESTUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cestus is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CESTUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is CESTUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cestus is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CESTUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is CESTUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cestus is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CESTUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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