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OPERCULATE

(adj.)
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Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Operculate.

Operculate - as an adjective

Having an operculum

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
operculated16

Example Sentences

"The mollusk operculated its shell to protect itself from predators."
"The surgeon operculated the incision after the surgery."
"The snail operculates its shell when it feels threatened."
"The fish operculated its gills to prevent water from entering when it was out of the water."
"The botanist observed how the flower operculates its buds before blooming."
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Word Game Points

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

OPERCULATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is OPERCULATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, operculate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OPERCULATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is OPERCULATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, operculate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OPERCULATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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