Rechercher
Sélectionnez la langue du dictionnaire
Anvil
01
enclume, bigorne
a heavy metal block used as a surface for shaping hot materials by hammering
Exemples
Sparks flew as the blade was shaped against the anvil.
Des étincelles volaient alors que la lame était façonnée contre l'enclume.
02
enclume, incus
the middle bone in the chain of three tiny ossicles in the middle ear, located between the hammer and the stirrup
Exemples
Damage to the anvil can affect hearing clarity.
Les dommages à l'enclume peuvent affecter la clarté auditive.
