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GRAVES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Graves.

Graves - as a noun

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
robert gravesrobert ranke graves

Graves - as a verb

To dig.

To carve or cut, as letters or figures, on some hard substance; to engrave.

To carve out or give shape to, by cutting with a chisel; to sculpture.

Example: "To grave an image"

To impress deeply (on the mind); to fix indelibly.

To entomb; to bury.

To write or delineate on hard substances, by means of incised lines; to practice engraving.

To clean, as a vessel's bottom, of barnacles, grass, etc., and pay it over with pitch — so called because graves or greaves was formerly used for this purpose.

Example Sentences

"The cemetery was filled with rows of graves."
"The archaeologists discovered ancient graves during the excavation."
"The town's old church had a small graveyard with several graves."
"The soldiers were buried in mass graves after the battle."
"The graves were decorated with beautiful flowers."
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Word Game Points

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

GRAVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is GRAVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, graves is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GRAVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is GRAVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, graves is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GRAVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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