TOMBSTONE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Tombstone.
How to pronounce tombstone:
US
Tombstone - as a noun
Tombstone - as a verb
To take part in tombstoning: to jump into the sea, etc. from a cliff or other high point so as to enter the water vertically straight.
For a surfboard to stand upright half-submerged in the water (like a tombstone, above) because the surfer is underwater with his or her legrope pulled tight. often this indicates a surfer in difficulty, either held down by the power of a wave or unconscious and unable to get to the surface.
To replace (an object or data) with a tombstone marker.
Example Sentences
"The tombstone was engraved with the deceased's name and dates."
"Visiting the old cemetery, I noticed the weathered tombstones."
"The tombstone stood tall and solemn in the moonlight."
"We placed flowers on our loved one's tombstone."
"The inscription on the tombstone was deeply moving."
Word Game Points
Is TOMBSTONE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tombstone is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TOMBSTONE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is TOMBSTONE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tombstone is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTOMBSTONE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is TOMBSTONE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tombstone is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTOMBSTONE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.