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TREPANNING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Trepanning.

Trepanning - as a noun

A surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trephine

A drill for cutting circular holes around a center

Trepanning - as a verb

Cut a hole with a trepan, as in surgery

Example Sentences

"The ancient practice of trepanning involved drilling a hole in the skull."
"The archeologists discovered trepanning tools at the excavation site."
"There are theories that trepanning was performed to release evil spirits."
"The trepanning procedure was often carried out without anesthesia in the past."
"Some believe that trepanning was used as a primitive form of brain surgery."
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Word Game Points

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

TREPANNING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is TREPANNING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, trepanning is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TREPANNING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is TREPANNING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, trepanning is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TREPANNING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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