swelling
NOUN
/swɛliŋ/
8 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH S
swelling is a valid 8-letter word worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1W4E1L1L1I1N1G2
1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 =12 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 24TRIPLE WORD → 36
MEANING
What does swelling mean?
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
An abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
RELATED
2
The increase in volume of certain substances when they are heated (often accompanied by release of water).
SYNONYMS
BROADER
3
Something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER