caul in French
caul in French is coiffe, crépine, coiffe céphalique — caul means a membrane that sometimes covers a baby's head at birth, traditionally thought to bring good luck.
caul in French
coiffe
(historical) A style of close-fitting circular cap worn by women in the sixteenth century and later, often made of linen. [from 14th c.]
crépine
The thin membrane which covers the lower intestines; the omentum. [from 14th c.]
coiffe céphalique
The amnion which encloses the foetus before birth, especially that part of it which sometimes shrouds a baby’s head at birth (traditionally considered to be good luck). [from 16th c.]
What does "caul" mean?
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noun A membrane that sometimes covers a baby's head at birth, traditionally thought to bring good luck.
"The baby was born with a caul over his face."
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noun A strip or block of wood used to spread clamping pressure evenly.
"He placed a caul under each clamp to protect the panel."
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noun Caul fat, the thin fatty membrane from an animal's abdomen used in cooking.
"The chef wrapped the sausage mixture in caul."
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caul in a sentence
- The baby was born with a caul over his face.
- Old sailors once believed that carrying a caul protected them from drowning.
- He placed a caul under each clamp to protect the panel.
- A curved caul helped distribute the pressure across the glued boards.
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What is "caul" in French?
"caul" in French is coiffe, crépine, coiffe céphalique. caul means: A membrane that sometimes covers a baby's head at birth, traditionally thought to bring good luck.
How do you use "caul" in a sentence?
Example: "The baby was born with a caul over his face." In French, "caul" is coiffe, crépine, coiffe céphalique.
Are there other ways to say "caul" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "caul": coiffe, crépine, coiffe céphalique.
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