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Hipbone - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

hipbone

/ˈhɪpˌboʊn/ /ˈhɪpˌbəʊn/

Definition:

The large bone forming the pelvis, connecting the spine to the femur.

Synonyms:

innominate bone, pelvic bone, coxal bone

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(No direct antonyms; anatomical terms rarely have opposites.)

Common Collocations:

fractured hipbone, hipbone structure, hipbone pain, hipbone alignment

Derivatives:

hipbones (plural), hipboned (rare adjective)

Usage Tips:

Use "hipbone" to refer specifically to the pelvic bone; avoid confusion with "hip joint."

Common Phrases:

(No common idioms; anatomical terms rarely feature in phrases.)

Etymology:

From Old English "hype" (hip) + "ban" (bone), referring to the pelvic structure.

Examples:

  • 1. The doctor examined her fractured hipbone after the fall.
  • 2. He felt a sharp pain near his hipbone while running.
  • 3. The skeleton’s hipbone was clearly visible in the X-ray.
  • 4. She rested her hands on her hips, feeling her hipbones beneath.

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