appressed Sentence Examples
- The leaves of the plant were appressed against the stem, reducing water loss through transpiration.
- The caterpillar camouflaged itself by lying flat against the tree trunk, its body appressed to the bark.
- The feathers of the bird were appressed tightly to its body, providing insulation against the cold.
- The petals of the flower were appressed to each other, forming a tight bud before blooming.
- The scales on the fish were appressed, creating a streamlined shape for efficient swimming.
- The insect's wings were appressed against its abdomen when it rested, minimizing its profile.
- The hair on the animal's coat was appressed, helping it shed water and stay dry in the rain.
- The bark of the tree had appressed lichens growing on its surface, blending seamlessly with the texture.
- The climbers in the forest had appressed tendrils, allowing them to attach firmly to nearby branches.
- The petals of the closed flower were appressed against the stem, waiting for the right conditions to open.
appressed Meaning
Wordnet
appressed (s)
pressed close to or lying flat against something
Webster
appressed (a.)
Alt. of Apprest
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pressed close to or lying flat against somethingAlt. of Apprest
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The leaves of the plant were appressed against the stem, reducing water loss through transpiration.
The caterpillar camouflaged itself by lying flat against the tree trunk, its body appressed to the bark.
The feathers of the bird were appressed tightly to its body, providing insulation against the cold.
The petals of the flower were appressed to each other, forming a tight bud before blooming.
