WATERFALL
15
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈwɔːtəfɔːl//
noun
- (figuratively) A waterfall-like outpouring of liquid, smoke, etc."A waterfall of mist came from the open freezer."
- (software engineering) Short for waterfall model"A very long duration project […] had taken a whole group of people through a painful waterfall development process."
- (slang, US) The action of drinking from a vessel without touching it with the lips, considered more sanitary for a shared vessel."Hey man, can I take a waterfall from your bottle?"
- (colloquial, dated) A necktie.
verb
- (intransitive) To fall like a waterfall."Rain ran off the bill of his fielder's cap and waterfalled in front of his face."
- (transitive) To drink (something) from a container by pouring it from a height so as not to touch one's lips to the rim.
- (roller derby) Synonym of recycle.
name
- (art, historical) A stylistic art trend for furniture which was popular in the 1930s and 1940s, featuring wooden surfaces and curved edges prominently in its design.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 9 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 15 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 17 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'WATERFALL'?
The word WATERFALL is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
W4
A1
T1
E1
R1
F4
A1
L1
L1
Total: 15 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'WATERFALL'?
The word WATERFALL is worth 17 points in Words With Friends.
W4
A1
T1
E1
R1
F4
A1
L2
L2
Total: 17 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.