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pectinate

/ˈpɛktɪneɪt/

Translations

pectinateverb

pectinated

Past Simple

pectinated

Past Participle

pectinating

Gerund

/ˈpɛktɪneɪt/

/ˈpɛktəˌneɪt/

She used a fine comb to pectinate her hair.

Она использовала мелкую расческу, чтобы расчесывать свои волосы.

Additional translations

pectinateadjective

/ˈpɛktɪneɪt/

The pectinate antennae of the moth help it detect pheromones.

Гребенчатые усики мотылька помогают ему обнаруживать феромоны.

Synonyms

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.