hamate

[ hey-meyt ]

adjective

, Anatomy.

1. hook-shaped.
2. having a hooklike process.

hamate

/ ˈheɪmeɪt /

adjective

1. rare.
   hook-shaped

Word History and Origins

Origin of hamate¹

1735–45; < Latin hāmātus hooked, equivalent to hām ( us ) hook + -ātus -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of hamate¹

C18: from Latin hāmātus, from hāmus hook

Example Sentences

The one-time touted prospect suffered a broken hamate bone leading up to spring training last year and battled hamstring injuries with Triple-A Tacoma.

From Seattle Times

He suffered a fractured hamate bone in his left wrist in July.

From Los Angeles Times

Trout fractured his left hamate during the first game of a series with the Padres in San Diego on July 3.

From Los Angeles Times

Angels: Trout took swings off a tee before the game as he tries to return from a left hamate fracture before the end of the season.

From Seattle Times

The Angels star has only played in one game since fracturing his left hamate bone on July 3.

From Los Angeles Times