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penes

The correct spelling is penes.

How to pronounce penes

noun

IPA: /ˈpiːniːz/

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The correct spelling is penes. The (often spherical) end of the head of a hammer opposite the main hammering end. For example: "The female clitoris is homologous to the male penis."

Usage Examples

The female clitoris is homologous to the male penis.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The (often spherical) end of the head of a hammer opposite the main hammering end.
  2. 2.Penis.
  3. 3.The male reproductive organ used for sexual intercourse that in the human male and some other mammals is also used for urination; the tubular portion of the male genitalia (excluding the scrotum).

verb

  1. 1.To shape metal by striking it, especially with a peen.

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