scape
skeɪp
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Definition of scape - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
plantRareleafless stalk growing from a plant's baseRare
  • The tulip's scape rose elegantly from the ground.
shoot stalk stem
2.
entomologyTECH.basal segment of an insect's antennaTECH.
  • The scape connects the antenna to the insect's head.
part section segment
3.
architectureTECH.shaft of a column in architectureTECH.
  • The scape of the column was ornately decorated.
column pillar shaft
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Images of scape

  • scape: leafless stalk growing from a plant's base
    leafless stalk growing from a plant's base
  • scape: shaft of a column in architecture
    shaft of a column in architecture

Origin of scape

Old English, sceap (sheep)

Examples of scape in a sentence

  • Each scape bore a single, vibrant flower.
  • The scape is crucial for the insect's sensory functions.
  • Scientists studied the scape to understand its role in communication.
  • The scape was carved with intricate patterns.
  • Each scape in the hall was unique in design.

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  1. French:hampe, scape, ...
  2. German:Stängel, Scapus, ...
  3. Italian:gambo senza foglie, scape, ...
  4. Spanish:escapo, fuste, ...
  5. Portuguese:haste, escapo, ...
  6. Chinese:花茎, 柄节, ...
  7. Japanese:花茎, 柄節, ...
  8. Arabic:سَوِيقَة, ساق, ...
  9. Hebrew:גֶּזַע לְלֹא עָלִים, שׁוֹקֶת, ...
  10. Russian:цветонос, основание усика, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стебло, скапус, ...
  12. Hindi:डंठल, स्केप, ...
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