deltoid
In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter deltaIn the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ); triangular.
» The deltoid muscles need time to recover. Be careful not to over exercise them.
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3 senses(not comparable)In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ); triangular.
triangular or suggesting a capital delta, with a point at the apex
In the shape of the uppercase Greek letter delta (Δ); triangular.
(not comparable)Of a triangular or roughly triangular shape and attached to the stem via the side.
(not comparable)Of or pertaining to the deltoid muscle.
дельтовидныйdelʹtovidnyj
Examples
1 sentencesThe deltoid muscles need time to recover. Be careful not to over exercise them.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Latin deltoideus, which was in turn from Ancient Greek adjective δελτοειδής (deltoeidFrom Latin deltoideus, which was in turn from Ancient Greek adjective δελτοειδής (deltoeidḗs). See also: δέλτα (délta), the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet.
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