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FLUKES

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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Flukes.

Flukes - as a noun

A stroke of luck

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
good fortunegood luck
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fortuneluck
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A barb on a harpoon or arrow

Flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flue

Either of the two lobes of the tail of a cetacean

Parasitic flatworms having external suckers for attaching to a host

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trematodetrematode worm
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flatwormplatyhelminth
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Whale watchers were delighted when they spotted the flukes of a humpback whale diving."
"The researcher used a microscope to study the structure of the flukes in detail."
"The flukes of the dolphin created a spray of water as it leaped out of the ocean."
"The documentary focused on the migration patterns of whales by tracking their unique flukes."
"Scientists believe that the flukes of dolphins help them to swim faster."
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Word Game Points

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

FLUKES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FLUKES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flukes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLUKES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

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

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