tergum

[ˈtəːɡəm]

tergum Definition

• 1. the dorsal part of an animal's body; the back
• 2. a shield made of animal hide, carried by Roman soldiers

Using tergum: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tergum" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The tergum of the beetle is hard and shiny.

• Example

  The Roman soldier carried a tergum for protection.

tergum Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tergum

• dorsum
• spine
• backbone

Phrases with tergum

• tergum vertebrae

  the dorsal part of a vertebra

  Example

  The tergum vertebrae of the snake are fused together.

• tergum carapace

  the upper part of the exoskeleton of a crustacean or arachnid

  Example

  The tergum carapace of the crab is hard and spiky.

• tergum shield

  a shield made of animal hide, carried by Roman soldiers

  Example

  The tergum shield was used by Roman soldiers for protection in battle.

Origins of tergum

from Latin 'tergum', meaning 'back'

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Summary: tergum in Brief

The term 'tergum' [ˈtəːɡəm] refers to the dorsal part of an animal's body, such as the back or spine. It can also refer to a shield made of animal hide, carried by Roman soldiers. Examples include 'The tergum of the beetle is hard and shiny.' and 'The Roman soldier carried a tergum for protection.'