Scapular
Pronunciation: /ˈskæpjəɫəˈɑɹ/
Scapular (noun)
- A piece of cloth worn over the shoulders as a sign of religious devotion.
- The area related to the shoulder blade in the human body.
Examples
- The monk wore a scapular over his robe.
- She received a scapular as a symbol of her faith.
Common collocations: wear a scapular, scapular devotion, scapular region, scapular muscles, scapular nerve
Scapular (adjective)
- Describing something that is connected to the shoulder blade.
Examples
- The scapular nerve was injured during the accident.
- Scapular exercises help strengthen the shoulder.