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pectinate

UK
/ˈpɛktɪneɪt/
US
/ˈpɛktɪneɪt/

Translations

pectinateverb
pectinated
Past Simple
pectinated
Past Participle
pectinating
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɛktɪneɪt/
US
/ˈpɛktəˌneɪt/
pectinerTerme technique, rare; signifie arranger en dents de peigne.
The biologist carefully pectinates the feathers of the bird to study their structure.
Le biologiste pectine soigneusement les plumes de l'oiseau pour étudier leur structure.
pectinateadjective
UK
/ˈpɛktɪneɪt/
US
/ˈpɛktɪneɪt/
pectinéTerme technique, surtout en botanique et en anatomie; signifie « en forme de peigne ».
The pectinate leaves of the fern gave it a delicate and intricate appearance.
Les feuilles pectinées de la fougère lui donnaient une apparence délicate et complexe.
Synonyms
comb-like
serrate
notched
jagged

Definitions

pectinateverb
To comb or arrange in a pectinate or comb-like pattern.
The biologist carefully pectinates the feathers of the bird to study their structure.
pectinateadjective
Having a comb-like structure or appearance, with narrow, closely spaced projections or teeth.
The pectinate leaves of the fern gave it a delicate and intricate appearance.
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