CARTWHEEL
/ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/
9 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CARTWHEEL
The literal wheel of a cart.
A gymnastic maneuver whereby the gymnast rotates to one side or the other while keeping arms and legs outstretched, spinning for one or more revolutions.
A crown coin; its value, 5 shillings.
To perform the gymnastics feat of a cartwheel.
To flip end over end: normally said of a crashing vehicle or aircraft.
"The race car hit a bump and cartwheeled over the finish line."
Examples of CARTWHEEL in a Sentence
- "The race car hit a bump and cartwheeled over the finish line."
Word Details
Is CARTWHEEL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CARTWHEEL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CARTWHEEL uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CARTWHEEL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | r | t | w | h | e | e | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CARTWHEEL
100 words from the letters in CARTWHEEL
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How to Use CARTWHEEL in Word Games
CARTWHEEL is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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