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stylet

sty·let
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [stahy-lit]
    • /ˈstaɪ lɪt/
    • /ˈstaɪ.lɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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

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Synonyms 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.

Top questions with stylet

  • what is a stylet?

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