umbo Synonyms
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umbo Meaning
umbo (n)
a slight rounded elevation where the malleus attaches to the eardrum
umbo (n.)
The boss of a shield, at or near the middle, and usually projecting, sometimes in a sharp spike.
A boss, or rounded elevation, or a corresponding depression, in a palate, disk, or membrane; as, the umbo in the integument of the larvae of echinoderms or in the tympanic membrane of the ear.
One of the lateral prominence just above the hinge of a bivalve shell.
umbo Sentence Examples
- The umbo, or central point of the bivalve shell, protrudes slightly.
- The surgeon gently inserted a needle into the umbo of the abscess.
- The umbo of the pot lid was adorned with an intricate design.
- The umbo of the violin is the raised area where the strings are attached.
- The umbo of the doorknob provided a convenient grip for opening doors.
- The umbo of the trumpet was slightly dented from repeated use.
- The umbo of the helmet protected the wearer's head from blunt force trauma.
- The umbo of the shield was reinforced with steel plates.
- The umbo of the cup was etched with a delicate vine pattern.
- The umbo of the architectural column supported the weight of the arch above.
FAQs About the word umbo
a slight rounded elevation where the malleus attaches to the eardrumThe boss of a shield, at or near the middle, and usually projecting, sometimes in a sharp sp
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The umbo, or central point of the bivalve shell, protrudes slightly.
The surgeon gently inserted a needle into the umbo of the abscess.
The umbo of the pot lid was adorned with an intricate design.
The umbo of the violin is the raised area where the strings are attached.
