Word: COLLIMATING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of COLLIMATING
- To focus into a narrow beam or column; to adjust a focusing device so that it produces a narrow beam.
"I need to collimate my telescope so that the images are clearer."
- That collimates, or employs collimation
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "collimating" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "collimating" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 22 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COLLIMATING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is COLLIMATING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in COLLIMATING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing COLLIMATING:
- # the collimating effect
- # master of collimating
- # playing with collimating
- # in terms of collimating
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