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SALLYING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Sallying.

Sallying - as a noun

Witty remark

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quipwisecrack

A military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sortie

A venture off the beaten path

Example: "A sally into the wide world beyond his home"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sallying forth

Sallying - as a verb

To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).

Example: "A feeding strategy of some birds is to sally out from a perch to snatch an insect and then returning to the same or a different perch."

To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.")

Example: "As she sallied forth from her boudoir, you would never have guessed how quickly she could strip for action. - william manchester"

To venture off the beaten path.

Word Game Points

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

SALLYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

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

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

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