palmate

Describes a leaf or other structure that is shaped like an open hand with lobes or segments radiating from a central point.

• 🇨🇳描述叶子或其他结构呈张开手掌状，裂片或分支从中心点向外辐射。

1. Web-footed C2 formal

   Having three toes connected by a thin fold of skin, as seen in the feet of water birds.

   • The duck's palmate feet help it swim efficiently.
   • Swans have palmate feet adapted for aquatic life.
   • The ornithologist noted the palmate structure of the bird's foot.

   🇨🇳蹼足

   同义词: webbed

2. Leaf shape C2 formal

   Describing a leaf shape where leaflets or lobes radiate from a common point, like the fingers of a hand.

   • The maple tree has palmate leaves with five distinct lobes.
   • Botanists classify this plant as having palmate venation.
   • The palmate leaf of the ivy is easily recognizable.

   🇨🇳掌状

   同义词: digitatepalm-shaped

   反义词: pinnate

• more palmate comparative form
• most palmate superlative form