Word: BRAYED
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Definition of BRAYED
- Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.
"Whenever I walked by, that donkey brayed at me."
- (by extension) To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray.
"He threw back his head and brayed with laughter."
- To make or utter (a shout, sound, etc.) discordantly, loudly, or in a harsh and grating manner.
- To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.
- (by extension) To hit (someone or something).
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "brayed" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "brayed" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BRAYED a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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How many syllables are in BRAYED? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing BRAYED:
- # the brayed effect
- # master of brayed
- # playing with brayed
- # in terms of brayed
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