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talus

 

[ หˆtรฆlษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The talus is a bone in the ankle that connects the leg to the foot. It plays a crucial role in the body's ability to walk and move. The talus helps transmit weight and facilitates movements such as walking, running, and jumping.

Synonyms

ankle bone, trochlea

Examples of usage

  • The talus is crucial for the ankle joint's function.
  • A fracture of the talus can lead to mobility issues.
  • Proper alignment of the talus is important for athletes.
Context #2 | Noun

geology

In geology, a talus refers to an accumulation of loose, fragmental material that has fallen from a cliff or steep slope. This material, often composed of rocks and debris, can create a talus slope that alters the landscape.

Synonyms

scree, talus slope

Examples of usage

  • The talus at the base of the mountain is unstable.
  • Talus formations can provide habitats for various species.
  • Geologists study the composition of talus deposits.

Translations

Translations of the word "talus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tรกlus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅˆเคฒเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sprunggelenk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ talus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะปัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skokowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ท้ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท talus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ talus

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท talaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ๊ณจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุธู… ุงู„ูƒุงุญู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hlezennรญ kost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kosลฅ hlezennรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ท้ชจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ talus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ talus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะปะฑะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ talus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ talus

Word origin

The word 'talus' originates from the Latin term 'talus', which means 'ankle' or 'heel'. It has been used in English since the early 18th century, primarily to describe the ankle bone in anatomical contexts. In geology, the term began to be applied to the accumulation of rock debris from slopes, reflecting the concept of slippage and breakdown of material. The use of 'talus' in both contexts highlights the word's connection to support and stability, whether referring to the foundational bone in the foot or the structure of loose material on a slope.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,118, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.