diaphragm in Irish
diaphragm in Irish is scairt, diafram, scannán — diaphragm means the dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.
diaphragm in Irish
scairt
(anatomy) In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs.
diafram
A contraceptive device consisting of a flexible cup, used to cover the cervix during intercourse.
scannán
spiara
(optics, photography) A thin opaque structure with a central aperture, used to limit the passage of light into a camera or similar device.
What does "diaphragm" mean?
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noun The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.
"Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control."
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noun A dome-shaped contraceptive device inserted to cover the cervix.
"She was fitted for a diaphragm at her doctor's appointment."
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noun A thin, flexible membrane, such as the vibrating part of a speaker or microphone.
"The speaker's diaphragm vibrates to produce sound waves."
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diaphragm in a sentence
- Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control.
- A sudden spasm of the diaphragm causes hiccups.
- She was fitted for a diaphragm at her doctor's appointment.
- The speaker's diaphragm vibrates to produce sound waves.
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What is "diaphragm" in Irish?
"diaphragm" in Irish is scairt, diafram, scannán. diaphragm means: The dome-shaped muscle beneath the lungs that controls breathing.
How do you use "diaphragm" in a sentence?
Example: "Singers are taught to breathe from the diaphragm for better control." In Irish, "diaphragm" is scairt, diafram, scannán.
Are there other ways to say "diaphragm" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 4 translations listed for "diaphragm": scairt, diafram, scannán, spiara.
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