Cupping
/ˈkʌpɪŋ/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:20 pts7 letters
Definition of Cupping
noun
- The operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot.
- A similar operation for drawing pus from an abscess.
- Fire cupping, a traditional therapeutic treatment called in which heated cupping glasses are applied to the skin, supposedly to draw blood towards the surface.
- The taking of a small amount of a beverage such as tea or coffee into the mouth in order to taste it; a session where this is done.
Anagrams of Cupping
No exact anagrams found for "cupping". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
c3
u1
p3
p3
i1
n1
g2
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Cupping
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 "Cupping"
Cupping is a 7-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Cupping" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "cupping" is a medium-scoring word.