umbo

ˈʌmboʊ
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Translation of umbo into German

Noun

1.

medical

TECH.
convex area on the eardrum where malleus attaches
TECH.
Umbo
  • The doctor examined the umbo for signs of infection.Der Arzt untersuchte das Umbo auf Anzeichen einer Infektion.
2.

armor

Dated
rounded knob in the center of a shield
Dated
Schildbuckel
  • The umbo was made of iron to deflect blows effectively..Der Schildbuckel war aus Eisen gefertigt, um Schläge effektiv abzuwehren
3.

shells

TECH.
protuberance at the beak of a bivalve shell
TECH.
Vorsprung der Muschelschale Höcker der Muschelschale
  • The umbo is the oldest part of the bivalve shell..Der Vorsprung der Muschelschale ist der älteste Teil der Muschelschale
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Images of umbo

  • umbo: rounded knob in the center of a shield
    (armor) Schildbuckel
  • umbo: protuberance at the beak of a bivalve shell
    (shells) Vorsprung der Muschelschale

Synonyms and analogies of umbo in English

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Examples of umbo in a sentence

  • A clear view of the umbo is essential during the examination.
  • The umbo was adorned with intricate carvings.
  • He polished the umbo until it gleamed.
  • The umbo is crucial for identifying the species.
  • Scientists studied the umbo to learn more about the shell.

Translations of "umbo" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Umbo

The shield can be carried with a grip behind the umbo.

Das Schild kann mit einem Griff hinter dem Umbo getragen werden.

This square brass umbo provides an ideal solidity of the shield.

Dieses quadratisches Messing Umbo bietet eine ideale Festigkeit des Schild.

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umbo: Examples and translations in context

It is provided with a wooden handle behind the umbo.

Es ist mit einem Holzgriff hinter dem Umbo vorgesehen.

The grip contains a brass umbo.

Der Griff enthält eine Messing Umbo.

The shield boss (umbo) is also made of brass.

Der Schildbuckel (Umbo) ist ebenfalls aus Messing.

A flat umbo in the interior of the

Im Inneren der Schale ein flacher Umbo.

They may have a slight papilla (or umbo) and are usually light brown or beige in colour.

Sie können eine leichte Papille (oder Umbo) haben und sind von der Farbe her üblicherweise hellbraun oder beige.

At first it is convex, but later flattens, and sometimes has a small central boss (umbo).

Er ist zunächst konvex und hat oft einen kleinen, spitzen Buckel (umbo).

The middle has an umbo.

Die Mitte hat einen Umbo.

This round umbo is a replica of an original from the Guttmann collection and provides an ideal solidity of the shield.

Diese Runde Umbo ist ein Nachbau eines Originals aus der Sammlung Guttmann und bietet eine ideale Festigkeit des Schild.

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