Definitions for Petrel

Petrel pet·rel

Spelling: [pe-truh l]
IPA: /ˈpɛ trəl/

Petrel is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 86 anagrams from letters in Petrel (eelprt).

Definitions for Petrel

noun

  1. any of numerous tube-nosed seabirds of the families Procellariidae, Hydrobatidae, and Pelecanoididae.

Origin of Petrel

1670-80; earlier pitteral, of uncertain origin; perhaps altered by association with St. Peter (who attempted to walk on the water of Lake Gennesareth), alluding to the bird's habit of flying

Examples for Petrel

Dickie walked around the petrel's bow and scrambled to the ledge.

“No,” said the major, shaking his head, as he gazed out to where the petrel lay.

He is the lad I told you of who aided in saving all our lives on board the petrel.

Mascola turned angrily on the leather cushion and glared at the petrel's deck.

The Leach's petrel, Murre, and some other sea birds, have but one egg.

The petrel rolled lazily in the trough of the swell as she sped down the coast.

The fusillade from the petrel was evidently interfering with the enemy's marksmanship.

The petrel altered her course while she was speaking and sped off at a tangent.

I intend to charter the petrel, which has just discharged the cargo she brought here.

Her decks spouting flame, the petrel raced on to meet the enemy.

Word Value for Petrel
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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