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ridgelike — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective : resembling a ridge … Useful english dictionary
ridge — ridgelike, adj. /rij/, n., v., ridged, ridging. n. 1. a long, narrow elevation of land; a chain of hills or mountains. 2. the long and narrow upper edge, angle, or crest of something, as a hill, wave, or vault. 3. the back of an animal. 4. any… … Universalium
river — river1 riverless, adj. riverlike, adj. /riv euhr/, n. 1. a natural stream of water of fairly large size flowing in a definite course or channel or series of diverging and converging channels. 2. a similar stream of something other than water: a… … Universalium
sexual behaviour, human — Introduction any activity solitary, between two persons, or in a group that induces sexual arousal. There are two major determinants of human sexual behaviour: the inherited sexual response patterns that have evolved as a means of ensuring… … Universalium
Batura Sar — Infobox Mountain Name = Batura Sar Photo = | Caption = Elevation = 7,795 metres (25,574 feet) Ranked 25th (12th in Pakistan) Range = Karakoram Location = Northern Areas of Pakistan Prominence = 3,118 metres Coordinates =… … Wikipedia
bourrelet — n. [F. bourrelet, circular pad] . A ridgelike prominence or rounded edge. 1. (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) see parameres. 23. (ECHINODERMATA) A raised prominence on the interambulacral plates at the edge of the mouth. 3. (MOLLUSCA: Bivalvia) A ligamental … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
simple velum — (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea) In Ostracoda, a velate structure of flange or ridgelike form … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
alveolar ridge — the ridgelike border of the upper and lower jaws containing the sockets of the teeth. Also called alveolar process. See diag. under mouth. * * * … Universalium
apodeme — apodemal /euh pod euh meuhl/, apodematal /ap euh dem euh tl/, adj. /ap euh deem /, n. a ridgelike ingrowth of the exoskeleton of an arthropod that supports the internal organs and provides the attachment points for the muscles. [1850 55; < NL… … Universalium
capital — capital1 capitalness, n. /kap i tl/, n. 1. the city or town that is the official seat of government in a country, state, etc.: Tokyo is the capital of Japan. 2. a city regarded as being of special eminence in some field of activity: New York is… … Universalium
