PATERNOSTER
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Paternoster.
How to pronounce paternoster:
UK
Paternoster - as a noun
A type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor
(roman catholic church) the lord's prayer in latin; translates as `our father'
Paternoster - as a verb
To try to catch (fish, etc.) with a paternoster rig.
Example Sentences
"Last weekend, I visited a historic church and saw an ancient paternoster hanging in the entrance."
"The paternoster is a type of prayer composed of repeated prayers or phrases."
"During the Middle Ages, many people used the paternoster as a form of devotion."
"The paternoster consists of a series of prayers said on a string of beads."
"My grandmother gifted me a beautiful paternoster necklace."
Word Game Points
Is PATERNOSTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, paternoster is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PATERNOSTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PATERNOSTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, paternoster is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPATERNOSTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PATERNOSTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, paternoster is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPATERNOSTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
