raie

Definitions of raie
  1. noun
    a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions
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    type of:
    ligne
    a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
  2. noun
    a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum
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    onde électromagnétique
    radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge
  3. noun
    cartilaginous fishes having horizontally flattened bodies and enlarged winglike pectoral fins with gills on the underside; most swim by moving the pectoral fins
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    poisson scie
    primitive ray with sharp teeth on each edge of a long flattened snout
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    élasmobranche
    any of numerous fishes of the class Chondrichthyes characterized by a cartilaginous skeleton and placoid scales: sharks; rays; skates
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