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DISTEND

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Distend.

How to pronounce distend:

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Distend - as a verb

Become wider

Example: "His pupils were dilated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dilate

Cause to expand as if by internal pressure

Example: "The gas distended the animal's body"

Swell from or as if from internal pressure

Example: "The distended bellies of the starving cows"

Example Sentences

"The balloon began to distend as more air was blown into it."
"Her stomach started to distend after eating a large meal."
"The patient's abdomen started to distend due to fluid accumulation."
"The snake's body can distend to swallow its prey whole."
"The pipes expanded and distended under the pressure of the water."
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Word Game Points

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

DISTEND has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

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

Is DISTEND a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distend is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTEND has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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