Castanet

/ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛt/ noun

(chiefly in the plural) A single handheld percussion instrument consisting of a pair of concave shells joined on one edge by string.

Definition

  1. (noun) (chiefly in the plural) A single handheld percussion instrument consisting of a pair of concave shells joined on one edge by string.

Word stats

  • Castanet contains 8 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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What does Castanet mean?

(chiefly in the plural) A single handheld percussion instrument consisting of a pair of concave shells joined on one edge by string.

How many letters are in Castanet?

Castanet has 8 letters.

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