Definition of gnat

"gnat" in the noun sense

1. gnat

any of various small biting flies: midges biting midges black flies sand flies

2. gnat

British usage) mosquito

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Quotations for gnat

To strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel. [ Proverb ]

Example is a hazardous lure: where the wasp gets through, the gnat sticks. [ La Fontaine ]

If the eye were so acute as to rival the finest microscope, and to discern the smallest hair upon the leg of a gnat, it would be a curse, and not a blessing to us; it would make all things appear rugged and deformed; the most finely polished crystal would be uneven and rough; the sight of our own selves would affright us; the smoothest skin would be beset all over with rugged scales and bristly hair. [ Bentley ]

gnat in Scrabble®

The word gnat is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 5

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters gnat:

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gnat in Words With Friends™

The word gnat is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 7

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters gnat:

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Words within the letters of gnat

2 letter words in gnat (4 words)

3 letter words in gnat (4 words)

4 letter words in gnat (1 word)

Word Growth involving gnat

Shorter words in gnat

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Longer words containing gnat

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gnathometer gnathometers

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