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Achilles
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Achilles tendons
Translation of "achilles" into Russian
Achilles
Noun
UK
/əˈkɪl.iːz/
US
/əˈkɪl.iz/
Achilles
Achilleses pl
Achilles tendons pl
Achilles was a hero of the Trojan War.
Ахиллес был героем Троянской войны.
Definitions
Achilles
Noun
UK
/əˈkɪl.iːz/
US
/əˈkɪl.iz/
The strong tendon that connects the calf muscles to the heel bone; the Achilles tendon.
The runner tore his Achilles during training and had to miss the season.
Achilles
Adjective
UK
/əˈkɪl.iːz/
US
/əˈkɪl.iz/
Relating to Achilles or to the Achilles tendon.
An Achilles injury can sideline an athlete for months.
Achilles
Proper noun
UK
/əˈkɪl.iːz/
US
/əˈkɪl.iz/
In Greek mythology, a hero of the Trojan War and the central character of Homer's Iliad, famed for his strength and nearly invulnerable body except for his heel.
Achilles slew Hector outside the gates of Troy.
Idioms and phrases
achilles tendon
He injured his Achilles tendon during the match.
ахиллово сухожилие
Он повредил ахиллово сухожилие во время матча.
myrmidon of achilles
The Myrmidon of Achilles were known for their loyalty and bravery in battle.
Мирмидон Ахилла
Мирмидоны Ахилла были известны своей преданностью и храбростью в бою.