MOVE

4 letters 9 Scrabble points /muːv/

Definition of MOVE

noun
  1. The act of moving; a movement.

    "A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course."

  2. An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.

    "He made another move towards becoming a naturalized citizen."

  3. A formalized or practiced action used in athletics, dance, physical exercise, self-defense, hand-to-hand combat, etc.

    "She always gets spontaneous applause for that one move."

Related words: relocation removal play
verb
  1. To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

    "A ship moves rapidly."

    Synonyms: stir
  2. To act; to take action; to begin to act

    "Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!"

    Synonyms: get moving stir
  3. To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in.

    "I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life."

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters M O V E
Length 4 letters
Scrabble Score 9 points

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