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Anvil
01
enclume, bigorne
a heavy metal block used as a surface for shaping hot materials by hammering
Exemples
The blacksmith struck the glowing iron on the anvil.
Le forgeron a frappé le fer incandescent sur l'enclume.
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
The anvil transmits sound vibrations from the malleus to the stapes.
L'enclume transmet les vibrations sonores du marteau à l'étrier.
Damage to the anvil can affect hearing clarity.
Les dommages à l'enclume peuvent affecter la clarté auditive.
