"Trapezes" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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"Trapezes" Meaning

The word "trapezes" refers to a type of gymnastic equipment, typically consisting of a long, horizontal bar suspended from the ceiling or a frame, used for performing acrobatic exercises and stunts, such as swinging or balancing. However, in a broader sense, trapezes can also refer to two parallel bars, often flown by aerialists or acrobats, suspended in mid-air while turning or swinging to perform aerial stunts in circuses or other performances.

"Trapezes" Examples

Uses of the word "trapezes"


1. Circus equipment

The circus performer swung on the flying trapezes, performing a death-defying stunt.

2. Anatomy

The surgeon uses a specialized bone saw to cut between the vertebrae, creating space for the trapezes muscles to stretch.

3. Mathematics

The trapezes are a special type of quadrilateral with one set of parallel sides and the other set non-parallel.

4. Engineering

The new bridge design incorporates trapezes to provide extra support to the road above the river.

5. Sailing

The sailor adjusted the trapezes on the sailboat to maximize its speed as it crossed the finish line.

"Trapezes" Similar Words

Trap

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A device or snare used to capture or entrap an animal or object.<br><br>A lie or deceitful act that catches someone out.<br><br>A musical instrument, a percussion trap that is struck to produce sound.<br><br>A type of escape route or hidden way out.<br><br>To trap someone or something means to capture or catch them.<br><br>To become trapped or caught in a situation or problem.<br><br>The phrase "in a trap" can mean to be caught or stuck in a difficult situation.

Trapaceae

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A word of botanical origin!<br><br>Trapaceae is a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the Capparaceae or the Bittersweet family. They are a group of dicotyledonous plants that belong to the order Brassicales. This family comprises about 50 to 70 genera and around 700 species, distributed worldwide. They are often characterized by their small, showy flowers and the presence of nirtile glucosides (a chemical compound) in their tissues.<br><br>The name Trapaceae comes from the Latin word "trapa," meaning cage or trap, referring to the mechanical devices used in classification.

Trapan

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A rare one!<br><br>Trapan can refer to:<br><br>1. Trapani: a city in Sicily, Italy, known for its beautiful beaches and historic harbor.<br>2. Trapan (ortic acid): a chemical compound, also known as tartaric acid, which is a naturally occurring acid found in many fruits.<br><br>Additionally, "trapan" is also a verb in Scouse English (a dialect of Liverpool) which means to shoot or bolt.<br><br>(Note: I couldn't find any other meanings or dictionary definitions of this word)

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Trapdoor

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Trapezate

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To trapezate To press or squash (something, such as an insect) between the fingers or a tool.

Trapeze

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A bar or frame suspended in the air under tension, supported by two wires or ropes on either side of a suspension point, used by aerialists in circus performances to swing or balance on.

Trapezial

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The word "trapezial" refers to something that is related to or resembling a trapezoid, a shape with four sides where two sides are of unequal length and the other two sides are parallel to each other. The term is often used in geometry and mathematics to describe a quadrilateral with this specific shape.<br><br>In a broader sense, the word can also be used to describe something that resembles the trapezoid shape, such as a trapezial frame or a trapezial profile.<br><br>Adjectives that describe trapezial shapes often include words like four-sided, irregular, asymmetrical, and unique.

Trapeziectomy

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A trapeziectomy is a surgical operation to remove the trapezium bone, which is one of the small bones in the wrist. It is usually performed to relieve pain and disability caused by a damaged or arthritic trapezium. The trapezium bone plays a significant role in wrist movement and flexibility, and removing it can help alleviate issues such as arthritis, ganglion cysts, or A1 pulley tears. However, it requires a complete rearrangement of forces and can potentially lead to wider, potentially severe consequences on the wrist and hand function.

Trapezist

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Trapezius

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A quadrilateral with no parallel sides, having two pairs of sides of equal length.

Trapezohedral

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