Polyglot Dictionary

mandible

/ˈmændɪbəl/

noun B2
N Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Common Domain General Tone Neutral

Forms

plural
mandibles

Meaning

  1. mandíbula

    • The insect's mandible is used for chewing.

      La mandíbula del insecto se usa para masticar.

N Category Thing Concreteness Concrete Animacy Inanimate Countability Countable Scope Individual

Similar words

jaw

Mandible is the technical anatomical term for the lower jawbone; jaw is the everyday word, often covering the whole area.

Práctica

1 ¿Qué significa mandible?

2 Completa el espacio en blanco: The insect's ___ is used for chewing.

3 ¿Qué gráfico de características corresponde a mandible?

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