cup-shaped

Adjective

Meaning

cup-shaped (not comparable)

Having the hollow form of a cup (but without the handle)
Synonyms: acetabular, cupulate

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

concave sunken vaulted incurved cupulate cupped retreating dimply

Examples

A cup-shaped mouthpiece carved out of a block of hard wood is added and the instrument is complete. Source: Internet

In addition, the blades are tilted rearward along the longitudinal axis, giving the propeller an overall cup-shaped appearance. Source: Internet

Now, this Sears & Roebuck catalogue has no idea what you’re going to want to DO with a cup-shaped ladies sponge with a netting and string. Source: Internet

Haeckel portrays a concrete demonstration of his Biogenetic Law through his ‘Gastrea’ theory, in which he argues that the early cup-shaped gastrula stage of development is a universal feature of multi-celled animals. Source: Internet

Shrikes make simple, cup-shaped nests from twigs and grasses, in bushes and the lower branches of trees. Source: Internet

The cup involves three players, arranged in a semi-circular cup-shaped formation, one in the middle and back, the other two on the sides and forward. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

cup-moss cup-pie cup-rose cup-shot cup-shotten cup-tied