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DETACHES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Detaches.

Detaches - as a verb

Cause to become detached or separated; take off

Example: "Detach the skin from the chicken before you eat it"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disconnect15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
attach11

Separate (a small unit) from a larger, especially for a special assignment

Example: "Detach a regiment"

Come to be detached

Example: "His retina detached and he had to be rushed into surgery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come awaycome off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
divide11part6separate10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
attach11

Example Sentences

"He detaches the poster from the wall."
"She detaches the toy from the car seat."
"The soldier detaches the magazine from his rifle."
"The doctor detaches the bandage from the patient's wound."
"He detaches himself from the chaotic situation."
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Word Game Points

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

DETACHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is DETACHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detaches is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETACHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DETACHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detaches is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETACHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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