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uncinate

/ˈʌn.sɪ.neɪt/

Translations

uncinateverb

uncinated

Past Simple

uncinated

Past Participle

uncinating

Gerund

/ˈʌnsɪneɪt/

Rare, technical; chiefly in scientific or anatomical contexts, meaning 'to bend or furnish with a hook'.

Additional translations

crocheterSens rare : donner une forme de crochet.

uncinateadjective

/ˈʌn.sɪ.neɪt/

The bird's uncinate beak was perfectly adapted for catching fish.

Le bec crochu de l'oiseau était parfaitement adapté pour attraper des poissons.

Additional translations

uncinéSurtout en anatomie et en zoologie.

Synonyms

uncinateverb

To bend, curve, or fasten into a hook-like shape; to furnish with a hook.

The craftsperson uncinated the metal rod to serve as a clasp.

uncinateadjective

Having a hooked or curved shape.

The bird's uncinate beak was perfectly adapted for catching fish.

Relating to or bearing a hooklike anatomical or zoological process or projection.

The surgeon carefully avoided the uncinate process during the procedure.