proboscis
US /proʊˈbɑː.sɪs/
UK /proʊˈbɑː.sɪs/
1.
tromba, probóscide
the long, mobile snout of a mammal, such as an elephant or tapir
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The elephant used its proboscis to spray water over itself.
O elefante usou sua tromba para borrifar água sobre si mesmo.
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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
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A butterfly uses its proboscis to drink nectar from flowers.
Uma borboleta usa sua probóscide para beber néctar das flores.
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The mosquito's proboscis can pierce skin to draw blood.
A probóscide do mosquito pode perfurar a pele para sugar sangue.