Y-shaped

Example Sentences

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It was originally supposed to be a Y-shaped line from London and splitting at Birmingham towards Manchester and Leeds.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

They also tested the working memory of mice using a Y-shaped maze and counted the number of times each mouse spontaneously switched from one arm of the maze to another.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2024

A sharp Y-shaped vegetable peeler is the perfect tool for shaving the cheese.

From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2023

Antibodies are usually Y-shaped, with two arms that can attach to two separate targets.

From Science Magazine • May 23, 2023

I put my glasses on with one hand, but not before noticing the big Y-shaped crack across the right lens.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell