Definitions For Riprap

Verb

riprapp To form a riprap in or upon.

Noun

RIPRAP. (countable and uncountable, plural RIPRAPs) An underwater bank seen as a danger to shipping. (chiefly, _, North America) Rocks or other materials used to shore up an embankment, deter or prevent erosion, guide shipping, or serve as a temporary mooring.

Etymology

Apparently a reduplication (with vowel dissimilation) of rap, , blow, stroke.

Is Riprap 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
10
Words with Friends
12

The word Riprap is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends

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