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DISTENDING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Distending.

Distending - 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 distending as it filled with air."
"His stomach started distending after eating a large meal."
"The snake's body was distending as it swallowed its prey."
"She could feel her veins distending under the pressure."
"The doctor noticed the distending blood vessels in the patient's eyes."
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Word Game Points

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

DISTENDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DISTENDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distending is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTENDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DISTENDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distending is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTENDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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