Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Capillaries.
Capillaries - as an adjective
Of or relating to hair
Capillaries - as a noun
A tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
capillary tubecapillary tubingAny of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
capillary vesselHypernyms (Closely Related)
blood vesselHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Capillaries - as an adjective satellite
Long and slender with a very small internal diameter
Example: "A capillary tube"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hairlike15Example Sentences
"The capillaries allow for the exchange of oxygen and nutrients with surrounding tissues."
"In some diseases, the capillaries become fragile and prone to leakage."
"These tiny capillaries connect arterioles to venules."
"The capillaries near the skin's surface help regulate body temperature."
"Damage to the capillaries can result in bruising."
Word Game Points
Is CAPILLARIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, capillaries is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CAPILLARIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is CAPILLARIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, capillaries is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCAPILLARIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is CAPILLARIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, capillaries is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCAPILLARIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
