HyperDic: capitate

English > 2 senses of the word capitate:
ADJECTIVEallcapitatebeing abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip
NOUNbodycapitate, capitate bone, os capitatumthe wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus
English > capitate: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningabruptly enlarged and globose at the tip.
Categorybiology, biological scienceThe science that studies living organisms
Broaderround, circularHaving a circular shape
Nounscapitatethe wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus
English > capitate: 2 senses > noun 1, body
MeaningThe wrist bone with a rounded head shape that articulates with the 3rd metacarpus.
Synonymscapitate bone, os capitatum
Broadercarpal bone, carpal, wrist boneAny of the eight small bones of the wrist of primates
Spanishhueso grande, os capitatum
Catalangran del carp
Adjectivescapitatebeing abruptly enlarged and globose at the tip

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