Word: TILING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of TILING
- To cover with tiles.
"The handyman tiled the kitchen."
- To arrange in a regular pattern, with adjoining edges (applied to tile-like objects, graphics, windows in a computer interface).
- To optimize (a loop in program code) by means of the tiling technique.
- To protect from the intrusion of the uninitiated.
"tile the door"
- A covering of tiles.
"All the tiling in the bathroom must be removed because of water damage to the wood under it."
- The act of applying tiles.
"We spent all day doing the tiling in the bathroom."
- A tessellation; the covering of a plane with shapes, without overlaps or gaps.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "tiling", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "tiling" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
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 | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TILING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TILING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TILING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TILING:
- # the tiling effect
- # master of tiling
- # playing with tiling
- # in terms of tiling
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