FILAMENT
(noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Filament.
Filament - as a noun
A very slender natural or synthetic fiber
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fibril11strand7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fiber10fibre10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The stalk of a stamen
A threadlike structure (as a chainlike series of cells)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filum10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anatomical structurebodily structurebody structurecomplex body partstructure11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A thin wire (usually tungsten) that is heated white hot by the passage of an electric current
Example Sentences
"She carefully replaced the filament in the light bulb."
"The spider spun a delicate filament to build its web."
"The fluorescent lamp contained a long, glowing filament."
"The artist used filaments of wire to create a sculpture."
"The microscopic organism had long, hair-like filaments."
Word Game Points
Is FILAMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, filament is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FILAMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is FILAMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, filament is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFILAMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is FILAMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, filament is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFILAMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
