GORING
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of GORING
(of an animal) To pierce with the horn.
"The bull gored the matador."
To pierce with anything pointed, such as a spear.
To cut in a triangular form.
To provide with a gore.
"to gore an apron"
The act by which something is gored; a wound inflicted by a horn, usually the horn of a bull in the context of bullfighting
A piece of cloth cut diagonally to increase its apparent width.
Cut gradually sloping, so as to be broader at the clew than at the earing of a sail.
Examples of GORING in a Sentence
- "The bull gored the matador."
- "to gore an apron"
Word Details
Is GORING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GORING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: GORING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for GORING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | o | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GORING
39 words from the letters in GORING
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How to Use GORING in Word Games
GORING is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, GORING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GORING to find 39 additional valid words.