Carinate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkæɹɪnət/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Carinate is an adjective meaning Shaped like a boat's keel.
Meaning
Shaped like a boat's keel.
More Meanings
- (ornithology) Of a bird, having a carina, a keeled breastbone allowing the attachment of flight muscles.
- (botany) Having a carina.
- Any bird having a keeled breastbone allowing the attachment of flight muscles.
Example Sentences
a carinate sternum
a carinate calyx or leaf
Word Forms
- carinates
Synonyms for carinate
Depending on context, synonyms include ridged, keeled, carinated.
Antonyms for carinate
Common opposites include ratite.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carinated, keeled, ridged, camber-keeled, carinulate, carvel-built.
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