Definition of CLAVES

claves

Noun

  • A percussion instrument, consisting of two sticks or blocks, in which one is struck against the other in order to produce a sound.
  • plural of clavis

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin American Spanish claves (plural), from Latin clāvis (“a key; a lever, bar”).

Synonyms

cleavers

Scrabble Score: 11

claves is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
claves is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
claves is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

claves is a valid Words With Friends word