pelvis
noun
pel·vis
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plural pelvises\ ˈpel-və-səz
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Definition of pelvis
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: a basin-shaped structure in the skeleton of many vertebrates that is formed by the pelvic girdle and adjoining bones of the spine
2
: the cavity of the pelvis
3
: renal pelvis
Examples of pelvis in a Sentence
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The medical examiner's office also informed them Alice's pelvis was suspiciously small and may have come from a male body. — Dallas News, "Medical examiner trying to identify skeleton displayed for decades at Dallas Heritage Village," 28 July 2019 Seated and lying flat with feet on the floor, the user sinks at the hips and then thrusts upward, pushing the pelvis against an industrial-strength seat belt to lift however much weight has been loaded onto barbell-like segments on either side. — Zachary Lewis, cleveland.com, "’Glute Drive’ dashes first impressions, builds deep strength: Stretching Out," 3 July 2019 Named for Lou Harrison’s composition for violin and piano, the work for 14 dancers begins eerily, the performers stoic in wide stances, their hands framing their pelvises. — Janine Parker, BostonGlobe.com, "An intensely joyful performance from Mark Morris Dance Group at Jacob’s Pillow," 18 July 2019 Then, a month later, a 5-year-old girl had her pelvis crushed in an elevator entrapment at a vacation home in Hermosa Beach, Calif., according to CPSC records. — Washington Post, "Home elevators have killed and injured kids for decades. Safety regulators won’t order a simple fix.," 18 July 2019 In her teens, she was severely injured when a bus collided with a trolley, causing a metal handrail to break off and pierce her pelvis, according to Smithsonian Magazine. — Leah Asmelash And Nadeem Muaddi, CNN, "In honor of Frida Kahlo's birthday, here are 5 things you should know about the Mexican artist," 6 July 2019 The unusual daredevil rolled 165 feet across an asphalt parking lot after clearing the fountain and suffered compound fractures of the hip and pelvis. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "From the Archives: 1969: Evel Knievel at the Carlsbad Raceway," 21 June 2019 Now make sure your ribcage isn't popping out or caving in; exaggerations in your chest can also manifest by arching your spine and pelvis. — Bari Leiberman, Redbook, "6 Lower Ab Workouts That Will Strengthen Your Core — No Crunches Necessary," 22 May 2017 My entire pelvis was virtually fused together by the adhesions. — Azmia Magane, Allure, "The Importance of Listening to Your Body — Even When Doctors Aren't Listening to You," 8 Apr. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pelvis.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for pelvis
pelvis
noun
English Language Learners Definition of pelvis
: the wide curved bones between the spine and the leg bones
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pelvis
noun
pel·vis
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Kids Definition of pelvis
: the bowl-shaped part of the skeleton that includes the hip bones and the lower bones of the backbone
pelvis
noun
pel·vis
| \ ˈpel-vəs
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plural pelvises\ -və-səz
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or pelves\ -ˌvēz
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or pelves\ -ˌvēz
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Medical Definition of pelvis
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: a basin-shaped structure in the skeleton of many vertebrates that is formed by the pelvic girdle together with the sacrum and often various coccygeal and caudal vertebrae and that in humans is composed of the two hip bones bounding it on each side and in front while the sacrum and coccyx complete it behind
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: pelvic cavity
3
: renal pelvis
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