bevalling

Definitions of bevalling
  1. noun
    the act of delivering a child
    synonyms: baring, partus, verlossing
    see moresee less
    types:
    staartgeboorte, stuitgeboorte
    delivery of an infant whose feet or buttocks appear first
    hysterotomie, keizersnede, sectio, sectio caesarea
    the delivery of a fetus by surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus (from the belief that Julius Caesar was born that way)
    obstetrie, verloskunde, vroedkunde
    assisting women at childbirth
    type of:
    actie, handeling, verrichting
    something that people do or cause to happen
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘bevalling'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family