Looking for the meaning of the word LUNATE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LUNATE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Lunate
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 18th century: from Latin lunatus, from luna ‘moon’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈluːneɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
crescent-shaped.
Short Definition:crescent-shaped
Word: Lunate
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈluːneɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a crescent-shaped prehistoric stone implement.
Short Definition:crescent-shaped prehistoric stone implement
Definition:
a crescent-shaped carpal bone situated in the centre of the wrist and articulating with the radius.
Short Definition:crescent-shaped carpal bone situated in centre of wrist
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