umbilical
/ʌmˈbɪlɪkəl/
noun
- A cable or line that supplies power, fuel, or data to a piece of equipment, especially in space or underwater operations.
- The astronaut disconnected the umbilical before stepping onto the lunar surface.
- The submarine's umbilical provided communication and power while it was docked.
- The technician checked the umbilical for any damage before the launch.
adjective
- Relating to the navel or the umbilical cord.
- The umbilical region of the abdomen is located around the belly button.
- The doctor checked the baby's umbilical stump to make sure it was healing properly.
- Umbilical infections are rare if the area is kept clean and dry.
- Describing a very close, essential connection, like that between a mother and fetus.
- Many startups have an umbilical dependence on venture capital funding.
- The two companies shared an umbilical link through their joint research project.
- The small town had an umbilical relationship with the nearby river for its water supply.