PURFLING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of PURFLING
To decorate (wood, cloth etc.) with a purfle or ornamental border; to border.
To ornament with a bordure of ermines, furs, etc. or with gold studs or mountings.
Two or more very narrow strips of black wood enclosing a lighter-coloured strip of wood set close to the edge of the top and back of a string instrument such as a violin, cello or a guitar, following its outline, or this effect simulated with paint.
"The purfling on this violin is exceptionally beautiful."
An ornament consisting of a bordure of ermines, furs, etc. or gold studs or mountings.
Examples of PURFLING in a Sentence
- "The purfling on this violin is exceptionally beautiful."
Word Details
Is PURFLING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PURFLING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PURFLING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PURFLING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | u | r | f | l | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PURFLING
100 words from the letters in PURFLING
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How to Use PURFLING in Word Games
PURFLING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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