Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Dactyl.
Dactyl - as a noun
A metrical unit with stressed-unstressed-unstressed syllables
A finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
digit7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appendage15extremity21member12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The dactyl is a metrical foot consisting of one accented syllable followed by two unaccented syllables."
"In the word 'poetry', the stress falls on the first syllable, making it a dactyl."
"The word 'merrily' can be analyzed as a dactyl, with the stress on the first syllable."
"Many nursery rhymes use dactyls to create a musical rhythm."
"The line 'Hickory, dickory, dock' contains dactyls."
Word Game Points
Is DACTYL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dactyl is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DACTYL has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is DACTYL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dactyl is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDACTYL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DACTYL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dactyl is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDACTYL has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
