Kegel — meaning in English

English meaning

• cone noun A solid shape with a circular base that narrows smoothly to a single point.
• pin noun A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.
• taper verb To become gradually narrower toward one end.

Senses

Kegel is used for these senses in English:

• cone (geometry) A surface of revolution formed by rotating a segment of a line around another line that intersects the first line.
• cone (anatomy) Any of the small cone-shaped structures in the retina.
• pin A slender object specially designed for use in a specific game or sport, such as skittles or bowling.
• taper A cone-shaped item for stretching the hole for an ear gauge (piercing).

cone — full definition

1. noun A solid shape with a circular base that narrows smoothly to a single point.
2. noun A bright orange plastic marker, shaped like a cone, used to mark off areas on roads.
3. noun The woody, scaly fruit produced by pine and other conifer trees.
4. noun One of the light-sensitive cells in the retina responsible for detecting color.

pin — full definition

1. noun A short, thin, pointed piece of metal used to fasten things together, such as fabric.
2. noun A small decorative badge attached to clothing with a fastener.
3. verb To fasten something with a pin, or to hold something firmly in place.
4. verb To attach a digital item, such as a message or app, so it stays visible or easily accessible.

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