plural of carpus

(anatomy) A muscle in the anterior compartment of the human forearm which flexes the radiocarpal joint.

(anatomy) A muscle in the anterior compartment of the human forearm.

(anatomy) A muscle in the human forearm that acts to extend and abduct the radiocarpal joint.

present participle of carp

complaining excessively.

Excessive complaining.

Alternative form of -carpous

plural of carping

The acorn woodpecker, Melanerpes formicivorus, a woodpecker of southwestern North America, noted for its habit of inserting acorns in holes which it drills in trees.