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decapod

/ˈdɛkəpɒd/

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noun

Décapode

Any of various animals having ten legs or similar appendages, especially mollusks such as squid and cuttlefish.

Examples :

"The marine biologist studied the decapod, observing its ten legs carefully. "

Le biologiste marin a étudié le décapode, observant attentivement ses dix pattes.

animal biology ocean fish

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noun

Décapode

Any crustacean, of the order Decapoda, such as crabs or lobsters.

Examples :

"The seafood restaurant's menu featured several options for decapod dishes, including lobster bisque and crab cakes. "

Le menu du restaurant de fruits de mer proposait plusieurs options de plats de décapodes, notamment une bisque de homard et des galettes de crabe.

animal biology ocean food

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noun

Surnom pour les configurations de train 0-10-0 ou 2-10-0

A nickname for either the 0-10-0 or 2-10-0 train configurations. Sometimes capitalized.

Examples :

"The rail yard worker called the powerful 2-10-0 locomotive a "Decapod" due to its ten driving wheels. "

L'ouvrier de la gare a surnommé la puissante locomotive 2-10-0 « Decapod » en raison de ses dix roues motrices.

vehicle technical machine industry

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adjective

Décapode

Having ten legs.

Examples :

"The biologist explained that crabs are decapod creatures, meaning they have ten legs. "

Le biologiste a expliqué que les crabes sont des créatures décapodes, ce qui signifie qu'ils ont dix pattes.

animal biology organism