hard palate
US /ˌhɑːrd ˈpælət/
UK /ˌhɑːrd ˈpælət/
1.
the bony front part of the roof of the mouth
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The tongue presses against the hard palate to produce certain sounds.
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The dentist examined the patient's hard palate for any abnormalities.
the bony front part of the roof of the mouth