cartilage
Translation
cartilage
Examples
The knee has a lot of cartilage.
The knee has a lot of cartilage.
Shark skeletons are made of cartilage.
Shark skeletons are made of cartilage.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) cartilage He has a torn cartilage in his knee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gristle
Etymology
From French 'cartilage', from Latin 'cartilago'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a shopping 'cart' that is old ('age') and squeaks, as if its cartilage has worn down.