Meniscus
/mə.ˈnɪs.kəs/
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:16 pts8 letters
Definition of Meniscus
noun
- A crescent moon, or an object shaped like it.
- A lens which is convex on one side and concave on the other, being crescent-shaped in cross-section.
- The curved surface of liquids in tubes, whether concave or convex, caused by the surface tension of the liquid.
- Either of two parts of the human knee that provide structural integrity to the knee when it undergoes tension and torsion.
Anagrams of Meniscus
No exact anagrams found for "meniscus". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
m3
e1
n1
i1
s1
c3
u1
s1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Meniscus
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 "Meniscus"
Meniscus is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Meniscus" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "meniscus" is a medium-scoring word.