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1. pectoral
noun. ['ˈpɛktɝəl'] either of two large muscles of the chest.
Synonyms
Etymology
- pectoralis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
Rhymes with Pectoral Girdle
- spurdle
- skurdal
- wordell
- hurdle
Sentences with pectoral-girdle
1. Noun Phrase
The bones supporting the limbs are the pelvic girdle and the pectoral girdle.
2. Noun Phrase
The pectoral girdle, which supports the fore limbs or arms, is made up of two different bones.
3. Noun Phrase
The pectoral girdle consists of two scapulas (shoulder blades) and two clavicles (collar bones).
2. pectoral
adjective. ['ˈpɛktɝəl'] of or relating to the chest or thorax.
Antonyms
Etymology
- pectoralis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
3. pectoral
noun. ['ˈpɛktɝəl'] an adornment worn on the chest or breast.
Synonyms
Etymology
- pectoralis (Latin)
- -alis (Latin)
4. girdle
noun. ['ˈgɝːdəl'] a woman's close-fitting foundation garment.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- grydel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. girdle
verb. ['ˈgɝːdəl'] put a girdle on or around.
Etymology
- grydel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. girdle
noun. ['ˈgɝːdəl'] a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers.
Synonyms
Etymology
- grydel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. girdle
noun. ['ˈgɝːdəl'] an encircling or ringlike structure.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- grydel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. girdle
verb. ['ˈgɝːdəl'] cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients.
Synonyms
Etymology
- grydel (Old English (ca. 450-1100))