male

• Относящийся к полу, который производит мелкие, обычно подвижные гаметы (сперматозоиды) у животных и растений.

Relating to or characteristic of the sex that produces small, typically motile gametes (spermatozoa) in animals and plants.

1. Biological sexA1formal

   Relating to the sex that produces small, mobile gametes (sperm) in animals and plants.

   Мужской

   • The male lion has a large mane.
   • Male birds often have brighter feathers than females.
   • The doctor explained the male reproductive system.

   Antonymsfemale

2. Gender identityA1formal

   Relating to or characteristic of men or boys.

   Мужской

   • The male students gathered in the hall.
   • He works in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
   • The choir includes both male and female voices.

   Synonymsmanfulmanlikemanlymannishmasculinevirile

   Antonymsfemalefemininewomanly

3. Technical or mechanicalB2formal

   Describing a part or fitting designed to be inserted into a corresponding female part.

   Внешний (в технике)

   • The male connector plugs into the female port.
   • Make sure the male end of the pipe is clean.
   • The male thread must match the female thread.

   Antonymsfemale

• Существительное, обозначающее особь пола, производящего мелкие подвижные гаметы (сперматозоиды), обычно характеризующуюся определёнными биологическими и физическими признаками.

A noun referring to an individual of the sex that produces small, motile gametes (sperm), typically characterized by certain biological and physical traits.

1. Biological sexA1formal

   An individual of the sex that produces small, mobile gametes (sperm) in reproduction.

   Самец

   • The male of the species is often larger than the female.
   • In many animals, the male has brighter coloring.
   • The study compared the behavior of males and females.

   Antonymsfemale

2. Human genderA1formal

   A person who identifies as or is characterized as male.

   Мужчина

   • The group consisted of both males and females.
   • He is a male in his early thirties.
   • The survey included responses from 200 males.

   Antonymsfemale