Barrier
/ˈbæɹi.ə(ɹ)/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts7 letters
Definition of Barrier
noun
- A structure that bars passage.
- An obstacle or impediment.
- A boundary or limit.
- (grammar) A node (in government and binding theory) said to intervene between other nodes A and B if it is a potential governor for B, c-commands B, and does not c-command A.
- A separation between two areas of the body where specialized cells allow the entry of certain substances but prevent the entry of others.
Anagrams of Barrier
No exact anagrams found for "barrier". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
b3
a1
r1
r1
i1
e1
r1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Barrier
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Barrier"
Barrier is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Barrier" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "barrier" is a low-scoring word.