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/hɪp/

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noun

Hanche

The outward-projecting parts of the pelvis and top of the femur and the overlying tissue.

Examples :

"My grandfather's hip replacement surgery went well. "

L'opération de la hanche de mon grand-père s'est bien passée.

body anatomy physiology medicine part essential

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noun

Arête

The inclined external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.

Examples :

"The roof's hip angled sharply down to the side of the house. "

L'arête du toit s'inclinait brusquement vers le côté de la maison.

architecture part building essential

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noun

Lieu de rencontre de l'arbalétrier et de la membrure supérieure

In a bridge truss, the place where an inclined end post meets the top chord.

Examples :

"The hip of the bridge truss supported the weight of the entire structure. "

Le lieu de rencontre de l'arbalétrier et de la membrure supérieure du treillis du pont supportait le poids de toute la structure.

architecture part structure essential

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noun

Toxicomane

(possibly obsolete) A drug addict, especially someone addicted to a narcotic like heroin.

Examples :

"The police arrested the hip for possession of heroin. "

La police a arrêté le toxicomane pour possession d'héroïne.

medicine substance person essential

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verb

Bousculer, heurter

To use one's hips to bump into someone.

Examples :

"During the crowded hallway, he accidentally hippod the girl carrying a stack of books. "

Pendant le couloir bondé, il a accidentellement bousculé la fille qui portait une pile de livres.

body action sport essential

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verb

Projeter par la hanche

To throw (one's adversary) over one's hip ("cross-buttock").

Examples :

"The wrestler easily hippod his opponent, sending him sprawling to the mat. "

Le lutteur a facilement projeté son adversaire par la hanche, l'envoyant s'étaler sur le tapis.

sport action body essential

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verb

Luxer ou fouler la hanche de

To dislocate or sprain the hip of, to fracture or injure the hip bone of (a quadruped) in such a manner as to produce a permanent depression of that side.

Examples :

"The accident severely hipped the dog, leaving a noticeable dip on its right side. "

L'accident a gravement luxé la hanche du chien, laissant une dépression notable sur son côté droit.

medicine animal body anatomy essential

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verb

Former avec une croupe ou des hanches, comme un toit

To make with a hip or hips, as a roof.

Examples :

"The carpenter expertly hipped the new shed roof. "

Le charpentier a formé avec expertise la croupe du nouveau toit de l'abri.

architecture essential

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noun

Cynorhodon

The fruit of a rose.

Examples :

"The rose bush in my grandmother's garden produced many delicious hips. "

Le rosier dans le jardin de ma grand-mère a produit de nombreux cynorhodons délicieux.

fruit plant essential

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verb

Informer, renseigner

To inform, to make knowledgeable.

Examples :

"The teacher will hip the class about the upcoming history test. "

Le professeur informera la classe du prochain contrôle d'histoire.

communication language education info essential

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adjective

Branché, à la mode, tendance

Aware, informed, up-to-date, trendy.

Examples :

"My sister is very hip with the latest fashion trends. "

Ma sœur est très branchée sur les dernières tendances de la mode.

culture style attitude society entertainment essential