adjective
- having narrow parallel projections like the teeth of a comb
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The pectinate antennae of the moth help it detect pheromones.
- Certain beetles have pectinate claws for gripping bark.
- The leaf margin was pectinate with regular tooth-like projections.
- Pectinate gills are found in some species of fish.
- The scientist examined the pectinate structure under a microscope.
- Many conifers have pectinate needle arrangements on their branches.