saddlelike
Look at other dictionaries:
saddlelike — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective : resembling or suggesting a saddle (as in shape) … Useful english dictionary
Greek morphemes — are parts of words originating from the Greek language. They are used today in every day language and most people don t even know it. Common Morphemes {| class= wikitable ! Morpheme! Definition! Word Anthrop Humankind Anthropology: the study of… … Wikipedia
bicycle — bicyclist, bicycler, n. /buy si keuhl, sik euhl, suy keuhl/, n., v., bicycled, bicycling. n. 1. a vehicle with two wheels in tandem, usually propelled by pedals connected to the rear wheel by a chain, and having handlebars for steering and a… … 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
saddle — saddleless, adj. saddlelike, adj. /sad l/, n., v., saddled, saddling. n. 1. a seat for a rider on the back of a horse or other animal. 2. a similar seat on a bicycle, tractor, etc. 3. a part of a harness laid across the back of an animal and… … Universalium
saddle-backed — /sad l bakt /, adj. 1. having the back or upper surface curved like a saddle. 2. having a saddlelike marking on the back, as certain birds. [1535 45] * * * … Universalium
scooter — scooter1 /skooh teuhr/, n. 1. a child s vehicle that typically has two wheels with a low footboard between them, is steered by a handlebar, and is propelled by pushing one foot against the ground while resting the other on the footboard. 2. Also… … Universalium
reproductive system, animal — Introduction any of the organ systems by which animals reproduce. The role of reproduction is to provide for the continued existence of a species; it is the process by which living organisms duplicate themselves. Animals compete with… … Universalium
skeletal system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction the internal skeleton that serves as a framework for the body. This framework consists of many individual bones (bone) and cartilages (cartilage). There also are bands of fibrous connective tissue the ligaments (ligament)… … Universalium
sella — SYN: saddle (1). [L. saddle] empty s. a s. turcica, often enlarged, that contains no discernible pituitary gland; may be primarily due to an incompetent sellar diaphragm with compression of the pituitary gland by herniating arachnoid or… … Medical dictionary
