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PLUNKING

(noun, adverb, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Plunking.

Plunking - as a noun

A hollow twanging sound

(baseball) hitting a baseball so that it drops suddenly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plunker13

Plunking - as an adverb

With a short hollow thud

Example: "Plop came the ball down to the corner of the green"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plop8

Plunking - as a verb

Make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clop8clump11clunk11

Set (something or oneself) down with or as if with a noise

Example: "He planked the money on the table"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flump12plank11plonk11plop8plump11plump downplunk down

Drop steeply

Example: "The stock market plunged"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dive8plunge9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come downdescend11fall7go down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

Example: "He plucked the strings of his mandolin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pick12pluck13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
draw8pull6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The loud plunking sound of raindrops hitting the tin roof filled the room."
"He startled at the sudden plunking of keys on the piano."
"The rhythmic plunking of the guitar strings created a soothing melody."
"We could hear the plunking of coins as he dropped them into the piggy bank."
"The plunking of the basketball hitting the court echoed through the gymnasium."
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Word Game Points

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

PLUNKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PLUNKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, plunking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLUNKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is PLUNKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, plunking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLUNKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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