Turbinate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Turbinate is an adjective meaning Shaped or spinning like a top (spinning top).
Meaning
Shaped or spinning like a top (spinning top).
More Meanings
- In the shape of a coil.
- (zoology) Spiral and decreasing sharply in diameter from base to apex.
- (anatomy) Of, or relating to, the turbinate bone.
- (anatomy) A turbinal or turbinate bone.
- To revolve or spin like a top; to whirl.
Example Sentences
a turbinate shell
Word Forms
- turbinates
- turbinating
- turbinated
Synonyms for turbinate
Depending on context, synonyms include coiling, helical, spiral, spiraling, volute, whorled.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include whorled, coiled, coiling, voluted, spiraling, helical.
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