Umbilical
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌmˈbɪ.lɪ.kəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Umbilical is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Of, or relating to, the navel (umbilicus) or the umbilical cord.
Meaning
(anatomy) Of, or relating to, the navel (umbilicus) or the umbilical cord.
More Meanings
- (mathematics) Such that the curvatures of normal sections are all equal to each other.
- (astronautics) A cord connecting an astronaut to a spacecraft, or a craft to ground control prior to launch, etc.
Example Sentences
One womb, one shame, one resolve ¶ Liberate this will to release us all ¶ Gotta cut away, clear away ¶ Snip away and sever this umbilical residue ¶ Keeping me from killing you
Word Forms
- umbilicals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cordon, navel, umbilic, omphalic, bellybutton, umbilicate.
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