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cuneate

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having the shape of a wedge; wedge-shaped.

Example Sentence: The cuneate leaves of the acacia tree are unique and easily identifiable.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To wedge or insert into a narrow space.

Example Sentence: He carefully cuneated the bookshelf between the wall and the desk to maximize space in the small room.

Part of Speech: Noun (1)

Definition: A wedge-shaped bone in the wrist, located between the scaphoid and the trapezoid bones.

Example Sentence: The cuneate bone provides stability and flexibility to the wrist joint.

Part of Speech: Noun (2)

Definition: A songbird of the tanager family, typically found in South America.

Example Sentence: The vibrant plumage of the cuneate adds beauty to the tropical rainforests.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: In a wedge-shaped manner.

Example Sentence: The car expertly maneuvered cuneate through the narrow alley.