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ramshorn

/ˈræmshɔːn/

/ˈræmˌhɔrn/

ramshornnoun

ramshorns

/ˈræmshɔːn/

/ˈræmˌhɔrn/

Translations

The ramshorn is a common freshwater snail found in many aquariums.

Улитка часто встречается в пресноводных аквариумах.

Additional translations

бараний рог

Definitions

A type of freshwater snail with a coiled shell that resembles the shape of a ram's horn.

The aquarium was filled with various species, including the colorful ramshorn snails.

The horn of a male sheep, especially when removed and fashioned into a musical or drinking instrument.

The museum displayed a ceremonial ramshorn that had been used as a shofar.

A curved metal hook with tapered ends used in maritime rigging.

The bosun hooked the block to the yardarm with a sturdy ramshorn.

Synonyms

ramshornadjective

/ˈræmzˌhɔːn/

/ˈræmzˌhɔrn/

Used chiefly attributively to describe objects having a spiral or coiled form like a ram’s horn.

Definitions

Having a spiral or coiled shape resembling the horn of a ram.

The wrought-iron gate featured elegant ramshorn scrolls.