noun🔗ShareA short cloak worn around the shoulders, adopted as part of the uniform of various religious orders, later often with an embroidered image of a saint."The young monk adjusted his brown scapular before entering the chapel for morning prayers. "religionwearstyleculturetraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne of a special group of feathers which arise from each of the scapular regions and lie along the sides of the back."The birdwatcher carefully examined the eagle's plumage, noting the dark brown scapulars that covered the base of its wings along its back. "animalbirdanatomybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA bandage passing over the shoulder to support it, or to retain another bandage in place."After his shoulder surgery, the doctor showed him how to adjust the scapular to keep his arm immobilized. "medicineanatomyaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA devotional object, typically consisting of two rectangular pieces of cloth (often with an embroidered image or text) joined with cloth bands and worn with one piece over the chest and one in the back."Maria wore a brown scapular under her shirt as a symbol of her devotion to the Virgin Mary. "religionculturewearitemtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareOf or pertaining to the scapula."The doctor examined the patient's scapular muscles after she complained of shoulder pain. "anatomymedicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
