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- [skal-puh l]
- /ˈskæl pəl/
- /ˈskæl.pəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skal-puh l]
- /ˈskæl pəl/
Definitions of scalpel word
- noun scalpel a small, light, usually straight knife used in surgical and anatomical operations and dissections. 1
- noun scalpel surgical knife 1
- countable noun scalpel A scalpel is a knife with a short, thin, sharp blade. Scalpels are used by surgeons during operations. 0
- noun scalpel a surgical knife with a short thin blade 0
- noun scalpel a small, light, straight knife with a very sharp blade, used by surgeons and in anatomical dissections 0
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Origin of scalpel
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
1735-45; < Latin scalpellum, diminutive of scalprum tool for scraping or paring (derivative of scalpere to scratch); for formation see castellum
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Parts of speech for Scalpel
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scalpel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scalpel
noun scalpel
- bolo — a large single-edged knife, originating in the Philippines
- cutlass — A cutlass is a short sword that used to be used by sailors.
- cutter — A cutter is a tool that you use for cutting through something.
- knife — an instrument for cutting, consisting essentially of a thin, sharp-edged, metal blade fitted with a handle.
- lancet — a small surgical instrument, usually sharp-pointed and two-edged, for making small incisions, opening abscesses, etc.
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