Word: FLOCK
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Definition of FLOCK
- A large number of birds, especially those gathered together for the purpose of migration.
- A large number of animals, especially sheep or goats kept together.
- Those served by a particular pastor or shepherd.
- To congregate in or head towards a place in large numbers.
"People flocked to the cinema to see the new film."
- To flock to; to crowd.
- To treat a pool with chemicals to remove suspended particles.
- Coarse tufts of wool or cotton used in bedding.
- A lock of wool or hair.
- Very fine sifted woollen refuse, especially that from shearing the nap of cloths, formerly used as a coating for wallpaper to give it a velvety or clothlike appearance; also, the dust of vegetable fibre used for a similar purpose.
- To coat a surface with dense fibers or particles.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "flock" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "flock" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
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 | 14 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FLOCK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is FLOCK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in FLOCK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing FLOCK:
- # the flock effect
- # master of flock
- # playing with flock
- # in terms of flock
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