BUTTERFLIES
11 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of BUTTERFLIES
(by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach
A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.
A use of surgical tape, cut into thin strips and placed across an open wound to hold it closed.
"butterfly tape"
The butterfly stroke.
To cut (food) almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly.
"Butterfly the chicken before you grill it."
To cut strips of surgical tape or plasters into thin strips, and place across (a gaping wound) to close it.
Examples of BUTTERFLIES in a Sentence
- "butterfly tape"
- "Butterfly the chicken before you grill it."
Word Details
Is BUTTERFLIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BUTTERFLIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BUTTERFLIES uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BUTTERFLIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | u | t | t | e | r | f | l | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BUTTERFLIES
100 words from the letters in BUTTERFLIES
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How to Use BUTTERFLIES in Word Games
BUTTERFLIES is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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