proboscis

US /proʊˈbɑː.sɪs/
UK /proʊˈbɑː.sɪs/
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1.

tromba, probóscide

the long, mobile snout of a mammal, such as an elephant or tapir

:
The elephant used its proboscis to spray water over itself.
O elefante usou sua tromba para borrifar água sobre si mesmo.
A tapir's proboscis is short and flexible.
A tromba de uma anta é curta e flexível.
2.

probóscide, tromba

the elongated sucking mouthpart of an insect, such as a butterfly or mosquito

:
A butterfly uses its proboscis to drink nectar from flowers.
Uma borboleta usa sua probóscide para beber néctar das flores.
The mosquito's proboscis can pierce skin to draw blood.
A probóscide do mosquito pode perfurar a pele para sugar sangue.