GRAVING
/ˈɡɹeɪvɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of GRAVING
To dig.
To carve or cut, as letters or figures, on some hard substance; to engrave.
To carve out or give shape to, by cutting with a chisel; to sculpture.
"to grave an image"
To clean, as a vessel's bottom, of barnacles, grass, etc., and pay it over with pitch — so called because graves or greaves was formerly used for this purpose.
The act of cleaning a ship's bottom.
An engraving.
Examples of GRAVING in a Sentence
- "to grave an image"
Word Details
Is GRAVING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, GRAVING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of GRAVING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for GRAVING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | g | r | a | v | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in GRAVING
68 words from the letters in GRAVING
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How to Use GRAVING in Word Games
GRAVING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since GRAVING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble GRAVING to find 68 additional valid words.