BARRELS
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BARRELS
A round vessel or cask, of greater length than breadth, and bulging in the middle, made of staves bound with hoops, and having flat ends or heads. Sometimes applied to a similar cylindrical container made of metal, usually called a drum.
"a cracker barrel"
The quantity which constitutes a full barrel: the volume or weight this represents varies by local law and custom.
A solid drum, or a hollow cylinder or case
"the barrel of a windlass; the barrel of a watch, within which the spring is coiled."
To put or to pack in a barrel or barrels.
To move quickly or in an uncontrolled manner.
"He came barrelling around the corner and I almost hit him."
Examples of BARRELS in a Sentence
- "a cracker barrel"
- "the barrel of a windlass; the barrel of a watch, within which the spring is coiled."
- "He came barrelling around the corner and I almost hit him."
Word Details
Is BARRELS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BARRELS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of BARRELS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.
Letter Values for BARRELS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | a | r | r | e | l | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BARRELS
100 words from the letters in BARRELS
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How to Use BARRELS in Word Games
BARRELS is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since BARRELS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble BARRELS to find 100 additional valid words.