Definition of capillary

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • capillary is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • capillary is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • capillary is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of capillary


  • a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. capillary tube
    2. capillary tubing
  • any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. capillary vessel
  • long and slender with a very small internal diameter (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a capillary tube

    Synonyms

    1. hairlike
  • of or relating to hair ()

See definition of capillary in Merriam Webster