Words Starting With MAIN

80 words start with MAIN. Scores range up to 22 points (MAINTAINABILITY), averaging 13.4 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Definition

Most important or principal; chief.

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The spar that extends the foot of a mainsail.

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Plural of MAINBOOM.

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A rope that adjusts the main yard to control the mainsail's angle.

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Plural of MAINBRACE.

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The principal entrance door of a building.

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Plural of MAINDOOR.

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Past tense of MAIN.

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Comparative form of MAIN.

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Superlative form of MAIN.

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A large powerful computer capable of handling many simultaneous tasks for many users.

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Plural of MAINFRAME.

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Present participle of MAIN.

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The principal landmass of a region, as opposed to islands or peninsulas.

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Someone who lives on the mainland.

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Plural of MAINLANDER.

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Plural of MAINLAND.

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To inject a drug directly into a vein.

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Past tense of MAINLINE.

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A person who injects drugs into their veins.

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Plural of MAINLINER.

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Third-person singular present tense of MAINLINE.

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Present participle of MAINLINE.

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Third-person singular present tense of MAINLINING.

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For the most part; chiefly.

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The tallest mast on a sailing vessel with multiple masts.

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Plural of MAINMAST.

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The act or fact of theft, especially in obsolete British law.

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Plural of MAINOR.

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Stolen goods found on a thief.

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Plural of MAINOUR.

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In medieval England, a surety who undertakes for a prisoner's appearance in court.

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Plural of MAINPERNOR.

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The release of a prisoner upon securing sureties for their appearance.

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Past tense of MAINPRISE.

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Plural of MAINPRISE.

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Present participle of MAINPRISE.

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Plural of MAIN.

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The principal sail, set on the mainmast.

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Plural of MAINSAIL.

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A rope that adjusts the mainsail's angle relative to the wind.

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Plural of MAINSHEET.

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The principal spring that drives a clock or watch mechanism.

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Plural of MAINSPRING.

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The main or largest performing space in a venue.

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Plural of MAINSTAGE.

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A chief support or someone depended on for regular contribution.

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Plural of MAINSTAY.

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The prevailing current of thought or influence in society.

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Past tense of MAINSTREAM.

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A person who holds conventional or widely accepted views.

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Plural of MAINSTREAMER.

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Present participle of MAINSTREAM.

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Plural of MAINSTREAMING.

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Plural of MAINSTREAM.

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The principal street of a town, often the center of business.

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Past tense of MAINSTREET.

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Present participle of MAINSTREET.

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Plural of MAINSTREETING.

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Plural of MAINSTREET.

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MAINTAINABILITY scores 22 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.