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PURSING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Pursing.

Pursing - 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"

Pursing - 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 was pursing her lips in disapproval."
"He is pursing a career in law enforcement."
"The company is pursing a new marketing strategy."
"They were pursing their dream of opening a bakery."
"The dog was pursing its tail playfully."
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Word Game Points

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

PURSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

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

Is PURSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pursing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PURSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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