BRANDING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of BRANDING
To burn the flesh with a hot iron, either as a marker (for criminals, slaves etc.) or to cauterise a wound.
"When they caught him, he was branded and then locked up."
To mark (especially cattle) with a brand as proof of ownership.
"The ranch hands had to brand every new calf by lunchtime."
To make an indelible impression on the memory or senses.
"Her face is branded upon my memory."
The process in which a mark, usually a symbol or ornamental pattern, is burned into the skin of a living person or animal.
The promotion of a commercial brand of product in order to give it greater public awareness.
Examples of BRANDING in a Sentence
- "When they caught him, he was branded and then locked up."
- "The ranch hands had to brand every new calf by lunchtime."
- "Her face is branded upon my memory."
Word Details
Is BRANDING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BRANDING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BRANDING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BRANDING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | r | a | n | d | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BRANDING
100 words from the letters in BRANDING
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How to Use BRANDING in Word Games
BRANDING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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