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CARTILAGE

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Cartilage.

How to pronounce cartilage:

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Cartilage - as a noun

Tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gristle8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal tissue
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The cartilage in my knee is damaged."
"She had surgery to repair the cartilage in her nose."
"The shark's skeleton is made of cartilage, not bone."
"The doctor explained that the cartilage acts as a cushion between the bones."
"The cartilage in his ears gave them a unique shape."
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Word Game Points

Is CARTILAGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cartilage is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CARTILAGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CARTILAGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cartilage is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CARTILAGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CARTILAGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cartilage is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CARTILAGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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