Brainpan: meaning, definitions and examples

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brainpan

[ ˈbreɪnpæn ]

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anatomy

The part of the skull which encloses the brain.

Synonyms

cranium, head, skull

Examples of usage

The doctor examined the x-ray and noticed a small fracture in the brainpan.
She felt a sharp pain at the back of her head, right where the brainpan meets the neck.

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informal

One's mind or intellect.

Synonyms

brain, intellect, mind

Examples of usage

He has a brilliant brainpan and can solve any complex problem.
She's always full of creative ideas, her brainpan never stops working.

Translations

Translations of the word "brainpan" in other languages:

🇵🇹 crânio

🇮🇳 खोपड़ी

🇩🇪 Schädel

🇮🇩 tengkorak

🇺🇦 череп

🇵🇱 czaszka

🇯🇵 頭蓋骨 (ずがいこつ)

🇫🇷 crâne

🇪🇸 cráneo

🇹🇷 kafatası

🇰🇷 두개골

🇸🇦 جمجمة

🇨🇿 lebka

🇸🇰 lebka

🇨🇳 颅骨 (lúgǔ)

🇸🇮 lobanja

🇮🇸 höfuðkúpa

🇰🇿 бас сүйек

🇬🇪 თავის ქალა

🇦🇿 kəllə

🇲🇽 cráneo

Word origin

The word 'brainpan' originated in the late 18th century, combining 'brain' and 'pan' (from Old English 'panne' meaning 'vessel'). It has been used to refer to the skull encasing the brain as well as metaphorically to one's mind or intellect.