Diaphragm
/ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/
Scrabble:18 ptsWWF:20 pts9 letters
Definition of Diaphragm
noun
- In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs; also called thoracic diaphragm.
- Any of various membranes or sheets of muscle or ligament which separate one cavity from another.
- A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
- A flexible membrane separating two chambers and fixed around its periphery that distends into one or other chamber as the difference in the pressure in the chambers varies.
- (acoustics) In a speaker, the thin, semi-rigid membrane which vibrates to produce sound.
Anagrams of Diaphragm
No exact anagrams found for "diaphragm". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
d2
i1
a1
p3
h4
r1
a1
g2
m3
Total: 18 Scrabble points
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 "Diaphragm"
Diaphragm is a 9-letter word that scores 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Diaphragm" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "diaphragm" is a high-scoring word.