Word: MACHICOLATIONS
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of MACHICOLATIONS
- An opening between corbels that support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, of a fortified building from which missiles can be shot or heated items dropped upon assailants attacking the base of the walls.
- A projecting parapet with a series of such openings.
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 "The referee verified that "machicolations" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "machicolations" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
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 | 23 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 23 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 27 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MACHICOLATIONS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is MACHICOLATIONS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in MACHICOLATIONS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing MACHICOLATIONS:
- # the machicolations effect
- # master of machicolations
- # playing with machicolations
- # in terms of machicolations
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