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cheekbone in German

cheekbone in German is Jochbein, Wangenknochen, Backenknochen — cheekbone means the bone that forms the upper part of the cheek, just below the eye.

cheekbone in German

Jochbein
noun
The small prominent bone of the cheek.
Wangenknochen
noun
The small prominent bone of the cheek.
Backenknochen
noun
The small prominent bone of the cheek.

What does "cheekbone" mean?

  1. noun The bone that forms the upper part of the cheek, just below the eye.
    "The boxer took a hit right on the cheekbone."
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cheekbone in a sentence

  • The boxer took a hit right on the cheekbone.
  • She has striking, high cheekbones.

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What is "cheekbone" in German?

"cheekbone" in German is Jochbein, Wangenknochen, Backenknochen. cheekbone means: The bone that forms the upper part of the cheek, just below the eye.

How do you use "cheekbone" in a sentence?

Example: "The boxer took a hit right on the cheekbone." In German, "cheekbone" is Jochbein, Wangenknochen, Backenknochen.

Are there other ways to say "cheekbone" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "cheekbone": Jochbein, Wangenknochen, Backenknochen.

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