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falcate

/ˈfɔːlkeɪt/

/ˈfɔlkeɪt/

Translations

falcateverb

falcated

Past Simple

falcated

Past Participle

falcating

Gerund

/ˈfæl.keɪt/

Rare verb meaning ‘to bend or curve into a sickle shape’.

courberSe dit d’un mouvement ou d’une action consistant à courber quelque chose en forme de faucille.

The artisan falcated the metal rod to create an ornate hook.

L’artisan a courbé la tige de métal pour créer un crochet orné.

Synonyms

falcateadjective

more falcate

Comp.

most falcate

Super.

/ˈfɔːlkeɪt/

/ˈfɔlkeɪt/

falciformeEmployé surtout en botanique et en anatomie pour décrire une forme courbée en croissant ou en faucille.

The falcate leaves of the plant gave it a unique and striking appearance.

Les feuilles falciformes de la plante lui donnaient une apparence unique et frappante.

Additional translations

en forme de faucilleTraduction descriptive, plus générale que falciforme.

Synonyms

falcateverb

To bend or curve (something) into a sickle-like shape.

The artisan falcated the metal rod to create an ornate hook.

falcateadjective

Curved and tapering to a point, resembling a sickle in shape.

The falcate leaves of the plant gave it a unique and striking appearance.