pediment

1. A triangular element, similar to or derivative of a Grecian pediment, used widely in architecture and decoration.

2. A wide, low-pitched gable surmounting the façade of a building in the Grecian style.

3. Geology A broad, gently sloping rock surface at the base of a steeper slope, often covered with alluvium, formed primarily by erosion.

4. A triangular space that forms the gable of a low-pitched roof and that is usually filled with relief sculpture in classical architecture.

5. A similar form used as a decoration.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
pediment	13	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
de	3
ed	3
em	4
en	2
et	2
id	3
in	2
it	2
me	4
mi	4
ne	2
pe	4
pi	4
te	2
ti	2

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
dee	4
den	4
dep	6
die	4
dim	6
din	4
dip	6
dit	4
eme	5
end	4
imp	7
med	6
men	5
met	5
mid	6
nee	3
net	3
nim	5
nip	5
nit	3
ped	6
pee	5
pen	5
pet	5
pie	5
pin	5
pit	5
ted	4
tee	3
ten	3
tie	3
tin	3
tip	5

4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
deem	7
deep	7
deet	5
deme	7
dene	5
deni	5
dent	5
diet	5
dime	7
dine	5
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teed	5
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teen	4
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temp	8
tend	5
tide	5
tied	5
time	6
tine	4
peed	7

5 Letters	Scrabble® Points
demit	8
denim	8
diene	6
emend	8
ident	6
imped	10
inept	7
meted	8
mined	8
pined	8
teind	6
tempi	9
tepid	8
timed	8
tined	6

6 Letters	Scrabble® Points
dement	9
dipnet	9
emetin	8
endite	7
impede	11
impend	11
itemed	9
minted	9
peined	9
pitmen	10
temped	11

7 Letters	Scrabble® Points
dementi	10
emptied	12

8 Letters	Scrabble® Points
pediment	13