Unciform

//ˈʌnsɪfɔːɹm// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The hamate bone.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of the shape of a hook; hook-shaped.

Synonyms

All synonyms
aquilinebeakedbilledcrookedhamate bonehooked

Etymology

From Latin uncus (“hook”) + -form.

Related phrases

hamate bone

More for "unciform"

SynonymsSentencesPronunciationTranslate

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciationBrowse writing guides

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.