xī​pán

sucker; sucking disc

  • created sense approved 吸盘/吸盤 · xī​pán · sucker; sucking disc — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    吸盘 / 吸盤

    xī​pán

    sucker; sucking disc

    Disc-shaped biological organ on animals like octopuses, leeches, or geckos used for suction, feeding, or movement

    吸 (literal) → 吸 · xī · to attract 盘 (literal) → 盘/盤 · pán · plate

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  • created sense approved 吸盘/吸盤 · xī​pán · adhesive disc — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    吸盘 / 吸盤

    xī​pán

    adhesive disc

    Disc-shaped attachment organ at the end of tendrils on climbing plants like ivy

    吸 (literal) → 吸 · xī · to attract 盘 (literal) → 盘/盤 · pán · plate

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  • created sense approved 吸盘/吸盤 · xī​pán · suction cup; chuck — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    吸盘 / 吸盤

    xī​pán

    suction cup; chuck

    Mechanical device using electromagnetic or vacuum force to lift or hold objects

    吸 (literal) → 吸 · xī · to attract 盘 (literal) → 盘/盤 · pán · plate

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  • created sense approved 吸盘/吸盤 · xī​pán · acetabulum — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    吸盘 / 吸盤

    xī​pán

    acetabulum

    Socket of the hip bone into which the head of the femur fits

    吸 (literal) → 吸 · xī · to attract 盘 (literal) → 盘/盤 · pán · plate

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