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falcate

/ˈfæl.keɪt/

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adjective

/ˈfæl.keɪt/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, описывающее что-то, имеющее форму серпа или крюка; изогнутое и сужающееся.

An adjective describing something shaped like a sickle or a hook; curved and tapering.

  1. Curved like a sickleC2formal

    Having a shape that resembles a sickle; curved inward with a sharp point.

    ruСерповидный

    • The bird's falcate beak is perfectly adapted for catching insects.
    • Leaves of this plant have a distinct falcate outline.
    • The falcate blade of the ancient tool was used for harvesting grain.

    Synonymscurvedfalciformhookedsickle-shaped

    Antonymsstraight

Forms
  • more falcate comparative form
  • most falcate superlative form
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