noun Download 🔗Share Either of the two parietal bones, on the top and side of the skull. Examples : "The doctor explained that the dent on the baby's head was located on one of the parietals, but reassured the parents it was likely just from the birth process. " anatomy body organ Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any of the scales of a snake that are located on the head and connected to the frontals towards the posterior. Examples : "The herpetologist carefully examined the snake's head, noting the size and shape of its parietals in relation to the frontal scales. " anatomy animal biology organism body part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A flat Roman wall tile with roughened surface, used as a base for plasterwork. Examples : "The builders attached the parietals to the brick wall to provide a stable surface for the new plaster in the bathroom. " architecture material Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Dormitory rules governing visits from members of the opposite sex. Examples : ""The college's strict parietals meant that men couldn't visit women's dorm rooms after 10 PM." " culture society tradition family education building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading