| Pronunciation: | | 'heymeyt
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] the wrist bone in line with the 4th and 5th fingers |
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HAMATE is a 6 letter word that starts with H. |
| | Synonyms: | | hamate bone, os hamatum, unciform bone |
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| | See Also: | | carpal, carpal bone, wrist bone |
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ha"mate\, a. [L. hamatus, fr. hamus hook.]
Hooked; bent at the end into a hook; hamous.
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