pelvis

CEFRB2

/ˈpɛlvɪs/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The group of bones forming the lower part of the trunk.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A funnel-shaped cavity, especially such a cavity in the kidney into which urine passes towards the ureter.

Examples

  • He broke his pelvis when he fell off the ladder.

  • The doctor will examine the pelvis and rectum to feel for any blockages.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The pelvic region of the human body.

  2. The large compound bone structure at the base of the spine that supports the legs in hominids.

More examples

In context

  • Elvis was swinging his pelvis around and the ladies were swooning.

  • Meronyms: hip bone, os coxae; sacrum; coccyx

  • Near-synonyms: infundibulum, choana, cornu

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Latin pēlvis (“basin”), from Old Latin pēluis (“basin”), further etymology uncertain.