umbilical

UK
/ʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/
US
/ʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/
umbilicalsubstantiv
umbilicals
Pl.
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/ʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/
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/ʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/
Used chiefly in technical contexts to denote a flexible supply cable or hose (‘umbilical cable’); countable.
Definitionen
A flexible cable, hose, or tube that supplies power, oxygen, data, etc., to equipment such as spacecraft, submersibles, or diving suits.
The diver checked that his umbilical was securely fastened before entering the water.
Synonyme
belly button
umbilical cord
umbilicaladjektiv
more umbilical
Komp.
most umbilical
Super.
UK
/ʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/
US
/ʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/
Übersetzungen
The umbilical cord is essential for fetal development.
Пупочный канатик необходим для развития плода.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
Relating to or resembling an umbilical cord; by extension, describing any vital or central connection between systems.
During the spacewalk the astronauts remained attached to the craft by an umbilical line.
Pertaining to the umbilicus or navel.
The umbilical scar was barely visible after the surgery.