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invaginate
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Verb invaginate has 2 senses
- invaginate(v = verb.contact) Array - sheathe; "The chrysalis is invaginated" is one way to sheathe
- invaginate(v = verb.contact) introvert - fold inwards; "some organs can invaginate" is one way to draw in, retract
Derived form noun invagination1
Sample sentence:
Something ----s something
Derived form noun invagination2
Sample sentence:
Something ----s
CIDE DICTIONARY
invaginate, v. t.
To insert as in a sheath; to produce intussusception in.
invaginate, a.
Sheathed. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
invaginate, v.tr.
1 put in a sheath.
2 turn (a tube) inside out.
1 put in a sheath.
2 turn (a tube) inside out.
Derivative
invagination n.
Etymology
IN-(2) + L vagina sheath
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