Definition Synonyms
Definition of scapular - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
medicalTECH. relating to the shoulder or shoulder bladeTECH.
- The scapular muscles are crucial for arm movement..
2.
locationTECH. pertaining to the area near the shoulder bladeTECH.
- He experienced scapular pain after the injury.
Noun
1.
monastery attireTECH. part of a monk's or nun's habit covering the shouldersTECH.
- The monk adjusted his scapular before morning prayers..
2.
church tokenTECH. devotional object worn over chest and backTECH.
- She wore a scapular under her clothes for protection.
3.
avian anatomyTECH. pair of small feathers on a bird's shoulderTECH.
- The ornithologist pointed out the scapular that distinguishes the species..
4.
injury careTECH. bandage supporting the shoulderTECH.
- The doctor applied a scapular to support his injury.
Images of scapular
part of a monk's or nun's habit covering the shoulders
Origin of scapular
Latin, scapula (shoulder blade)
Examples of scapular in a sentence
Scapular pain can be a sign of muscle strain. The doctor examined the scapular region for any abnormalities. She wore a dress with a scapular design on the back. The nun's scapular was intricately embroidered. He received a new scapular during the ceremony. He received a scapular as a gift from his grandmother.
The scapular was an important part of his daily prayers. The bird's scapular feathers were vibrant and colorful. Researchers studied the scapular to understand the bird's flight mechanics. He wore a scapular after the surgery. The nurse adjusted the scapular for comfort.
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- French:scapulaire, étole monastique, ...
- German:skapulär, Skapulier, ...
- Italian:scapolare, scapolare monastico, ...
- Spanish:del omóplato, esclavina, ...
- Portuguese:escapular, esclavina, ...
- Chinese:肩部的, 肩衣, ...
- Japanese:肩甲骨の, スカプラ, ...
- Arabic:كَتِفِيّ, سكابيولار, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁכְמִי, סְקַפּוּלָר, ...
- Russian:лопаточный, скапулярий, ...
- Ukrainian:лопатковий, скапуляр, ...
- Hindi:कंधे का, धार्मिक वस्त्र, ...
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