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pectoral

UK
/ˈpɛk.tə.rəl/
US
/ˈpɛk.tɚ.əl/

Translations

pectoralnoun
pectorals
pl
UK
/ˈpɛk.tər.əl/
US
/ˈpɛk.tɚ.əl/
nageoire pectoraleZoologie : nageoire située sur le côté du corps d’un poisson.
The fish's pectoral fins helped it navigate through the coral reef with ease.
Les nageoires pectorales du poisson l’ont aidé à se déplacer facilement dans le récif corallien.
pectoralAnatomie : muscle de la poitrine.
He strained his pectoral during the weightlifting session.
Il s’est froissé le pectoral pendant la séance d’haltérophilie.
Additional translations
pectoralAntiquité, religion : plaque, croix ou insigne porté sur la poitrine.
pectoralMédecine : préparation destinée à calmer la toux ou à soulager la poitrine.
Synonyms
chest muscle
thoracic muscle
pectus
pectoraladjective
UK
/ˈpɛk.tə.rəl/
US
/ˈpɛk.tɚ.əl/
pectoralAnatomie : relatif à la poitrine ou au thorax.
The athlete wore a pectoral brace to support his chest muscles during the competition.
L’athlète portait une attelle pectorale pour soutenir ses muscles thoraciques pendant la compétition.
Additional translations
pectoralMédecine : destiné à soulager les affections de la poitrine ou des poumons.
Synonyms
chest
pectoral muscle
thoracic

Definitions

pectoralnoun
A muscle located on the chest, specifically the pectoralis major or pectoralis minor.
He strained his pectoral during the weightlifting session.
An ornamental breastplate worn by ancient warriors or priests.
The museum displayed a beautifully crafted pectoral from the ancient Egyptian era.
A type of fin located on the side of a fish's body, used for steering and balance.
The fish's pectoral fins helped it navigate through the coral reef with ease.
A cross worn on the chest by a bishop or abbot as a symbol of ecclesiastical office.
The bishop's golden pectoral rested against his vestments during the ceremony.
A medicinal preparation intended to relieve ailments of the chest or lungs; a cough remedy.
The pharmacist recommended a soothing pectoral to calm her persistent cough.
pectoraladjective
Relating to the chest or breast area.
The athlete wore a pectoral brace to support his chest muscles during the competition.
Designed to relieve or treat ailments of the chest or lungs; medicinal.
The doctor prescribed a pectoral syrup to ease her bronchial congestion.
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