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tibias

/ˈtɪbiəz/

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noun

Schienbein

The inner and usually the larger of the two bones of the leg or hind limb below the knee, the shinbone

Examples :

"The soccer player protected his tibias with shin guards during the game. "

Der Fußballspieler schützte seine Schienbeine während des Spiels mit Schienbeinschonern.

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Schienenbein

The second segment from the end of an insect's leg, between the femur and tarsus.

Examples :

"The grasshopper's tibias were covered in tiny spines, helping it grip the grass. "

Die Schienenbeine der Heuschrecke waren mit winzigen Stacheln bedeckt, die ihr halfen, sich im Gras festzuhalten.

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Schienenbein

The third segment from the end of an arachnid's leg, between the patella and metatarsus.

Examples :

"The scientist carefully examined the spider's leg, noting the length and thickness of its tibias in comparison to its other leg segments. "

Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte sorgfältig das Bein der Spinne und notierte die Länge und Dicke ihrer Schienenbeine im Vergleich zu den anderen Beinsegmenten.

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Tibia, Knochenflöte

A musical instrument of the flute kind, originally made of the leg bone of an animal.

Examples :

"The ancient musician carefully polished the two tibias, preparing them for the evening's performance. "

Der antike Musiker polierte sorgfältig die beiden Tibias und bereitete sie auf die Abendvorstellung vor.

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