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- [stahy-lit]
- /ˈstaɪ lɪt/
- /ˈstaɪ.lɪt/
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- [stahy-lit]
- /ˈstaɪ lɪt/
Definitions of stylet word
- noun stylet a stiletto or dagger. 1
- noun stylet any similar sharp-pointed instrument. 1
- noun stylet Medicine/Medical. a probe. a wire run through the length of a catheter, cannula, or needle to make it rigid or to clear it. 1
- noun stylet a wire for insertion into a flexible cannula or catheter to maintain its rigidity or patency during passage 0
- noun stylet a slender probe 0
- noun stylet any small pointed bristle-like part 0
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Origin of stylet
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
1690-1700; < French < Middle French stilet < Italian stiletto stiletto; -y- < Latin stylus. See style, stylus
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Parts of speech for Stylet
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stylet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
stylet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for stylet
noun stylet
- anlace — a medieval short dagger with a broad tapering blade
- bodkin — a blunt large-eyed needle used esp for drawing tape through openwork
- cutlass — A cutlass is a short sword that used to be used by sailors.
- dagger — A dagger is a weapon like a knife with two sharp edges.
- dirk — a male given name, form of Derek.
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