English verb: invaginate | |||
1. | invaginate (contact) sheathe | ||
Samples | The chrysalis is invaginated. | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sheathe | ||
Domain category | botany, phytology | ||
2. | invaginate (contact) fold inwards | ||
Samples | Some organs can invaginate. | ||
Synonyms | introvert | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | draw in, retract | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | intussuscept | ||