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Velum
UK
/ˈviːləm/
US
/ˈviːləm/
Перевод velum на русский язык
Опеределения
velum
Существительное
UK
/ˈviːləm/
US
/ˈviːləm/
A membrane or membranous structure, typically a thin layer of tissue that covers or partially covers an organ or other structure in the body.
The velum in the human body plays a crucial role in speech production by helping to close off the nasal passages during the articulation of certain sounds.
A soft palate, the fleshy, flexible part toward the back of the roof of the mouth.
During swallowing, the velum elevates to prevent food from entering the nasal cavity.
A structure in certain aquatic animals, such as jellyfish, that aids in locomotion by creating a jet propulsion effect.
The velum of the jellyfish contracts to push water out, propelling the creature forward.
Примеры
An awning (velum, or velarium) was manipulated by sailors to shelter the spectators from the sun.
Завесой {velum, или velarium), укрывающей зрителей от солнца, манипулировали моряки.
From the heat and rain the public were protected special large canvas dome that was called the velum.
От жары и дождя публику защищал специальный большой парусиновый купол, который назывался веларий.
At the top, there are two rows of 43 corbels which supported the velum, a large canvas canopy that protected spectators from the sun and the rain.
На вершине находятся два ряда из 43 кронштейнов, которые поддерживали велюм, большой навес холста, защищающий зрителей от солнца и дождя.
Exercise strengthens velum, and the person stops snoring.
Упражнение укрепляет небную занавеску, и человек перестает храпеть.
Very effective on velum.
Очень эффективен при себорее.