Definition of LUXATE

luxate

Verb

Verb Forms: luxated, luxating, luxates

  • To put a joint out of place; to dislocate.
  • move out of position
    • "the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically"
  • To dislocate.

Adj

  • Dislocated.

Examples

  • His opponent’s unexpected play seemed to luxate the entire Words With Friends board strategy.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin luxātus (“dislocated”) perfect passive participle of lū̆xō (“to dislocate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix) for more.

Synonyms

dislocate, slip, splay

Scrabble Score: 13

luxate: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
luxate: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
luxate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

luxate: valid Words With Friends Word