umbo

[US]/ˈʌmbəʊ/
[UK]/ˈʌmboʊ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the raised central part of a shield; the apex of a shell; the tympanic membrane's protrusion; an anatomical protrusion; the rounded head of a structure
Word Forms
Pluralumboes

Phrases & Collocations

umbo ridge

umbo shell

umbo structure

umbo zone

umbo feature

umbo area

umbo growth

umbo formation

umbo projection

umbo development

Example Sentences

he wore a helmet with a prominent umbo.

the umbo of the shell was beautifully patterned.

we studied the umbo of various species of mushrooms.

the umbo can indicate the age of the mollusk.

she pointed out the umbo on the fossil.

the umbo serves as a key feature for identification.

he explained the significance of the umbo in his presentation.

they found an umbo in the archaeological dig.

the umbo of the shield was intricately designed.

understanding the umbo helps in classifying species.

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