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PURSED

(noun, verb)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Pursed.

Pursed - as a noun

A container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)

Example: "She reached into her bag and found a comb"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bag6handbag14pocketbook24
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
container11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse

Example: "He made the contribution out of his own purse"

A small bag for carrying money

A sum of money offered as a prize

Example: "The purse barely covered the winner's expenses"

Pursed - as a verb

Contract one's lips into a rounded shape

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
round6round offround out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker

Example: "Purse ones's lips"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wrinkle14

Example Sentences

"She pursed her lips in disbelief."
"He slightly pursed his brow in confusion."
"The old lady pursed her mouth into a thin line."
"The toddler pursed his lips and blew a raspberry."
"He pursed his mouth to whistle a tune."
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Word Game Points

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

PURSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PURSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pursed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PURSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PURSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pursed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PURSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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