Definitions For Bracket

noun

  • A support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)
  • Either of two punctuation marks ([ or ]) used to enclose textual material
  • Either of two punctuation marks (<' or >') used in computer programming and sometimes used to enclose textual material
  • A category falling within certain defined limits
  • An object that is attached to a wall and used to support or hold up something (such as a shelf)
  • A category that includes a certain range of incomes, ages, etc.
  • Either one of a pair of marks [ ] or < > used to enclose words or mathematical symbols

verb

  • Classify or group
  • Place into brackets
  • Support with brackets
  • To place (words, symbols, etc.) within brackets
  • To be located at each side of (something)
  • To put (two or more people or things) into the same category, group, etc.

Is Brackets a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
16
Words with Friends
18

The word Bracket is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Bracket in a Sentence

  • The shelf is held up with two brackets.
  • There are wall brackets in the garage for the rakes and shovels.
  • She is taller than average for her age bracket.
  • I wouldn't exactly bracket your paintings with those of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.

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