Definition of SUNSCALD

sunscald

Plural: sunscalds

Noun

  • Injury to plants caused by excessive exposure to direct sunlight.
  • Localized damage to the tissues of trees or their fruits caused by bright sunlight.

Verb

  • To suffer such damage.

Examples

  • His opponent’s poor tile placement led to a sunscald on their score, reducing it severely.

Origin / Etymology

From sun + scald.

Synonyms

sunburn

Scrabble Score: 11

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

Words With Friends Score: 15

sunscald: valid Words With Friends Word