Aiming
/ˈeɪ.mɪŋ/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:12 pts6 letters
Definition of Aiming
verb
- To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
"He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it."
- To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
"to aim at a pass"
- To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
"She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend."
- To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group
"to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general"
- To guess or conjecture.
Anagrams of Aiming
Letter Values
a1
i1
m3
i1
n1
g2
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Aiming
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Aiming"
Aiming is a 6-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Aiming" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "aiming" is a low-scoring word.