Testudinal
Translation of "testudinal" into Russian
testudinal
AdjectiveUK
/tɛsˈtjuːdɪnəl/
US
/tɛsˈtʃudɪnəl/
testudinal
more testudinal Comp.
most testudinal Super.
The testudinal pattern on the vase was intricate and beautiful.
Черепаховый узор на вазе был сложным и красивым.
Definitions
testudinal
AdjectiveUK
/tɛsˈtjuːdɪnəl/
US
/tɛsˈtʃudɪnəl/
Relating to or resembling a tortoise or turtle, especially in terms of slowness or appearance.
The testudinal pace of the project frustrated the team, as they were eager to see results more quickly.
Having an arched or vaulted shape like the shell of a tortoise.
The cathedral's testudinal ceiling gave the interior a sense of protective enclosure.