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DACTYL

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Dactyl.

Dactyl - as a noun

A metrical unit with stressed-unstressed-unstressed syllables

A finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
digit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appendageextremitymember
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The dactyl is a metrical foot consisting of one accented syllable followed by two unaccented syllables."
"In the word 'poetry', the stress falls on the first syllable, making it a dactyl."
"The word 'merrily' can be analyzed as a dactyl, with the stress on the first syllable."
"Many nursery rhymes use dactyls to create a musical rhythm."
"The line 'Hickory, dickory, dock' contains dactyls."
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Word Game Points

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

DACTYL has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DACTYL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dactyl is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DACTYL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DACTYL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dactyl is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DACTYL has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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