also: くさびじょう
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
wedge-shaped; cuneiform
Describes something shaped like a wedge. Often used in technical or anatomical contexts (e.g., 楔状骨 cuneiform bone).
楔状の文字が刻まれた粘土板が発掘された。
A clay tablet inscribed with wedge-shaped characters was excavated.
足の楔状骨は三つある。
There are three cuneiform bones in the foot.