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MAINS

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)
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Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Mains.

Mains - as an adjective

(of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence

Example: "The main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
independent15

Mains - as a noun

Any very large body of (salt) water

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
briny10

A principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pipage11pipe8piping11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Mains - as an adjective satellite

Most important element

Example: "The chief aim of living"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chief13master8primary14principal15

Of force; of the greatest possible intensity

Example: "By main strength"

Mains - as a verb

Short for mainline.

To mainly play a specific character, or side, during a game.

Example: "He mains the same character as me in that game."

Of a road: to convert into a main or primary road.

Example Sentences

"The mains in this building provide electricity to all the rooms."
"She accidentally cut through the water mains and caused a flood."
"The mains of the city were damaged during the storm and left many without power."
"The restaurant is known for its delicious seafood mains."
"The plumber fixed the broken mains and restored water supply to the building."
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Word Game Points

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

MAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is MAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, mains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is MAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, mains is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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