BASTINADO
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Bastinado.
Bastinado - as a noun
A cudgel used to give someone a beating on the soles of the feet
A form of torture in which the soles of the feet are beaten with whips or cudgels
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
falangaBastinado - as a verb
Beat somebody on the soles of the feet
Example Sentences
"He was subjected to a brutal bastinado as punishment for his crimes."
"The prisoner trembled in fear as he awaited the bastinado."
"The sound of the bastinado hitting the soles of his feet echoed through the dungeon."
"The bastinado was commonly used as a form of torture in ancient times."
"His screams filled the air as he received the bastinado."
Word Game Points
Is BASTINADO a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bastinado is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BASTINADO has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is BASTINADO a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bastinado is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBASTINADO has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is BASTINADO a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bastinado is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBASTINADO has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
