Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Core.
How to pronounce core:
US
Core - as a noun
A small group of indispensable persons or things
Example: "Five periodicals make up the core of their publishing program"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
core groupnucleusHypernyms (Closely Related)
setHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An organization founded by james leonard farmer in 1942 to work for racial equality
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
congress of racial equalityThe center of an object
Example: "The ball has a titanium core"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
centercentremidpointHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The central part of the earth
The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Example: "The gist of the prosecutor's argument"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
centercentreessencegistheartheart and soulinwardnesskernelmarrowmeatnitty-grittynubpithsubstancesumHypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive contentcontentmental objectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A cylindrical sample of soil or rock obtained with a hollow drill
The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burdeneffectessencegist(computer science) a tiny ferrite toroid formerly used in a random access memory to store one bit of data; now superseded by semiconductor memories
Example: "Each core has three wires passing through it, providing the means to select and detect the contents of each bit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
magnetic coreThe chamber of a nuclear reactor containing the fissile material where the reaction takes place
A bar of magnetic material (as soft iron) that passes through a coil and serves to increase the inductance of the coil
Core - as a verb
Remove the core or center from
Example: "Core an apple"
Example Sentences
"The apple core was thrown into the compost bin."
"He focused on strengthening his core during the workout."
"The company's core values are integrity and innovation."
"She discovered a hidden gem at the core of the city."
"The Earth's core is believed to be made up of molten iron."
Word Game Points
Is CORE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, core is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CORE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is CORE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, core is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCORE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is CORE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, core is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCORE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
