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FILAMENT

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Filament.

Filament - as a noun

A very slender natural or synthetic fiber

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fibrilstrand
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fiberfibre
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The stalk of a stamen

A threadlike structure (as a chainlike series of cells)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filum
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anatomical structurebodily structurebody structurecomplex body partstructure
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A thin wire (usually tungsten) that is heated white hot by the passage of an electric current

Example Sentences

"She carefully replaced the filament in the light bulb."
"The spider spun a delicate filament to build its web."
"The fluorescent lamp contained a long, glowing filament."
"The artist used filaments of wire to create a sculpture."
"The microscopic organism had long, hair-like filaments."
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Word Game Points

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

FILAMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

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

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

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