PHALANGES
(noun)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Phalanges.
Phalanges - as a noun
A phalanx (of soldiers, people etc.).
A phalanx.
Any of the joints of an insect's tarsus.
A bundle of stamens joined by their filaments.
(plural phalanxes) an ancient greek and macedonian military unit that consisted of several ranks and files (lines) of soldiers in close array with joined shields and long spears.
(historical sociology) a fourierite utopian community; a phalanstery.
(plural phalanxes) a large group of people, animals or things, compact or closely massed, or tightly knit and united in common purpose.
(plural phalanges) one of the bones of the finger or toe.
Example Sentences
"The human hand has 14 phalanges: 3 in each finger and 2 in each thumb."
"X-rays revealed a fracture in one of the phalanges of his index finger."
"The phalanges play a crucial role in gripping and manipulating objects."
"The surgeon carefully reattached the severed phalanges after the accident."
"Damage to the phalanges can significantly impair hand dexterity."
Word Game Points
Is PHALANGES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, phalanges is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PHALANGES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is PHALANGES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, phalanges is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPHALANGES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is PHALANGES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, phalanges is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPHALANGES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
