ˈɪŋkəs

Definitions

1. noun

Either of the two bones in the middle ear, which transmit vibrations from the eardrum to the oval window.

“The incus bone played a crucial role in her hearing loss treatment.”

2. noun

A hammer in a medieval system of weights, with a weight of 3 ounces.

“The blacksmith used an incus to weigh the gold bars.”