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Deltoid Definition & Meaning

deltoid
adjective
  1. triangular or suggesting a capital delta, with a point at the apex
noun
  1. a large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex and extend and rotate the arm

"Deltoid" in song lyrics

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  • "Keep the loaded shells spray tucked away, Meet my left deltoid"
    Bronze Nazareth — BaRonze Obama
  • "salvia micorphylla deltoid"
    AOL — AOL
  • "salvia microphylla deltoid"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "deltoid"

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Frequently asked questions

What does deltoid mean?
triangular or suggesting a capital delta, with a point at the apex a large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint and serving to abduct and flex and extend and rotate the arm
What part of speech is deltoid?
Deltoid is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does deltoid have?
Deltoid has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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