brainpan

UK
/ˈbreɪn.pæn/
US
/ˈbreɪn.pæn/

Translations

brainpannoun
brainpans
pl
UK
/ˈbreɪn.pæn/
US
/ˈbreɪn.pæn/
The archaeologist carefully examined the ancient brainpan for any signs of trauma.
L’archéologue a soigneusement examiné le crâne ancien à la recherche de signes de traumatisme.
Additional translations
cabocheFamilier, souvent humoristique.
brainpanadjective
UK
/ˈbreɪnpæn/
US
/ˈbreɪnpæn/
Used attributively before another noun to describe something related to the skull.
The fossil showed distinctive brainpan ridges.
Le fossile présentait des crêtes crâniennes distinctives.

Definitions

brainpannoun
The part of the skull that encloses the brain; the cranium.
The archaeologist carefully examined the ancient brainpan for any signs of trauma.
A person's mind or capacity for thought (informal, often humorous).
Use your brainpan and figure it out yourself.
brainpanadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the skull or cranium.
The fossil showed distinctive brainpan ridges.