noun🔗ShareTympan, tympanonA triangular space between the sides of a pediment."The statue of Athena was carved into the tympanum above the entrance to the library. "La statue d'Athéna était sculptée dans le tympan au-dessus de l'entrée de la bibliothèque.architecturebuildingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTympan, tympanumThe space within an arch, and above a lintel or a subordinate arch, spanning the opening below the arch."The mosaic was placed in the tympanum above the doorway, filling the arched space with colorful tiles. "La mosaïque a été placée dans le tympan au-dessus de la porte, remplissant l'espace voûté de carreaux colorés.architectureartstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOreille moyenneThe middle ear."The doctor checked my tympanum for signs of infection because I complained about ear pain. "Le médecin a examiné mon oreille moyenne pour détecter des signes d'infection, car je me plaignais de douleurs à l'oreille.anatomyorganmedicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTympan, membrane du tympanThe eardrum."The loud music at the concert made my tympanum vibrate. "La musique forte au concert a fait vibrer mon tympan.organanatomybodyphysiologymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTympanA hearing organ in frogs, toads and some insects."The frog's tympanum vibrated as the loud music from the school band echoed through the park. "Le tympan de la grenouille vibrait alors que la musique forte de l'harmonie scolaire résonnait dans le parc.organanimalinsectbiologyanatomyphysiologysoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTympanumIn certain birds, the labyrinth at the bottom of the windpipe."The ornithologist carefully examined the bird's trachea to get a better look at the tympanum, a structure crucial for its unique song. "L'ornithologue a examiné attentivement la trachée de l'oiseau pour mieux observer le tympanum, une structure cruciale pour son chant unique.organanatomybirdChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTambour hydrauliqueA drum-shaped wheel with spirally curved partitions by which water is raised to the axis when the wheel revolves with the lower part of the circumference submerged; used for raising water, as for irrigation."The ancient farmers relied on the tympanum to lift water from the river and irrigate their fields, turning the massive wheel slowly and steadily. "Les anciens agriculteurs comptaient sur le tambour hydraulique pour puiser l'eau de la rivière et irriguer leurs champs, faisant tourner la roue massive lentement et régulièrement.technologyutilitymachineagriculturedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading