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Find out more about a word, its definitions, and word-game validity.

Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.

Valid in These Word Lists

TWL/NWL compatible English word list

Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary

Meaning of keels

verb

To mark with ruddle.

verb

To put to death; to extinguish the life of. Example: Smoking kills more people each year than alcohol and drugs combined.
To render inoperative. Example: He killed the engine and turned off the headlights, but remained in the car, waiting.
To stop, cease or render void; to terminate. Example: My computer wouldn't respond until I killed some of the running processes.
To amaze, exceed, stun or otherwise incapacitate. Example: That joke always kills me.
To cause great pain, discomfort or distress to. Example: These tight shoes are killing my feet.

Source: Free Dictionary API.

What is a Dictionary Checker?

A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.

How It Works

The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.