noun🔗ShareEither of the two parietal bones, on the top and side of the skull."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. "anatomybodyorganChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny of the scales of a snake that are located on the head and connected to the frontals towards the posterior."The herpetologist carefully examined the snake's head, noting the size and shape of its parietals in relation to the frontal scales. "anatomyanimalbiologyorganismbodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA flat Roman wall tile with roughened surface, used as a base for plasterwork."The builders attached the parietals to the brick wall to provide a stable surface for the new plaster in the bathroom. "architecturematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDormitory rules governing visits from members of the opposite sex.""The college's strict parietals meant that men couldn't visit women's dorm rooms after 10 PM." "culturesocietytraditionfamilyeducationbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
