Blowback
Scrabble:21 ptsWWF:25 pts8 letters
Definition of Blowback
noun
- A type of action where the pressure from the fired cartridge blows a sliding mechanism backward to extract the fired cartridge, chamber another cartridge, and cock the hammer.
- An unintended adverse result, especially of a political action.
- The act of shotgunning (inhaling from a pipe etc. and exhaling into another smoker's mouth).
- On a steam locomotive, the reversal of exhaust gases when the regulator is closed without using the blower; see Blowback (steam engine).
Anagrams of Blowback
No exact anagrams found for "blowback". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
b3
l1
o1
w4
b3
a1
c3
k5
Total: 21 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Blowback
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 "Blowback"
Blowback is a 8-letter word that scores 21 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Blowback" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "blowback" is a high-scoring word.