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shield-shaped

/ˈʃiːld.ʃeɪpt/

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adjective

/ˈʃiːld.ʃeɪpt/formal
  • ruОписывает что-то, имеющее форму щита, обычно широкое в верхней части и сужающееся к точке внизу.

Describes something that has the shape of a shield, typically broad at the top and tapering to a point at the bottom.

  1. Leaf shapeC1formalscientific

    Having a round shape with the stem attached near the center of the lower surface, rather than at the edge, like a nasturtium leaf.

    ruЩитовидный

    • The nasturtium has shield-shaped leaves that float on the water.
    • Botanists classify this plant by its distinctive shield-shaped foliage.
    • The shield-shaped leaf of the water lily is easily recognizable.

    Synonymspeltate

Forms
  • more shield-shaped comparative form
  • most shield-shaped superlative form