Plural of orifice
regular plural
The plural of orifice is orifices.
Forms of orifice
| Singular | orifice /ˈɒɹɪfɪs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | orifices |
| Countable | countable |
Orifices in a sentence
- the vagina and other orifices
- AV plugs are used to seal cadaver orifices to prevent embalming fluid spillage.From the entry av
- Once They have finished with Their counting, They proceed to reeksome pits wherein They deposit noxious secretions from Their various orifices.2000, Mark McLaughlin, I Gave at the Orifice, page 11. From the entry reeksome
- After excavation of caries and preendodontic management, entry into the pulp chamber was made, where 2 distinct canal orifices were found (buccal and lingual).2015, R. Praveen et al., “The radiculous’ premolars: Case reports of a maxillary and mandibular premolar with three canals”, in Journal of…. From the entry preendodontic
- To the pipe K is secured a rose M, which has discharge orifices and projects into the lower chamber or waterhead compartment.1915 August 20, “Cleaning Tubes and Passages in Condensers”, in Page's Engineering Weekly, volume 27, number 571, page 146. From the entry waterhead
Meaning of orifice
- noun A mouth or aperture, such as of a tube, pipe, etc.; an opening.
- noun One of the natural external openings of the human or animal body.
- noun A stupid or objectionable person.
Questions about the plural of orifice
- What is the plural of orifice?
- The plural of orifice is orifices.
- Is orifice countable?
- Orifice is a countable noun.
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