CATENARIES
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of CATENARIES
The curve described by a flexible chain or a rope if it is supported at each end and is acted upon only by no other forces than a uniform gravitational force due to its own weight and variations involving additional and non-uniform forces.
Any physical cable, rope, chain, or other weight-supporting structure taking such geometric shape, as a suspension cable for a bridge or a power-transmission line or an arch for a bridge or roof.
The curve of an anchor cable from the seabed to the vessel; it should be horizontal at the anchor so as to bury the flukes.
Word Details
Is CATENARIES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CATENARIES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CATENARIES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CATENARIES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | a | t | e | n | a | r | i | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CATENARIES
100 words from the letters in CATENARIES
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How to Use CATENARIES in Word Games
CATENARIES is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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