scaphoid

/skæfoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a boat or a scaphoid bone

“The scaphoid wrist fracture was a serious injury for the athlete.”

2. noun

a boat-shaped bone in the wrist

“The doctor examined the scaphoid bone of the patient’s wrist.”

3. noun

a boat

“In ancient times, the people used a scaphoid to cross the lake.”

Synonyms

  • boat-shaped
  • wrist bone

Antonyms

  • long bone
  • non-boat-shaped