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Stylet

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

An engraving tool, a stylus..

Definitions by Sense

  1. An engraving tool, a stylus.
  2. (botany) A style of a plant's flower.
  3. (surgery) A slender medical probe or device.
  4. (weaponry) A poniard or stiletto.
  5. (zoology) A stiff, slender organ of an animal.

Example Sentences

Even octopuses without stylets almost certainly retain the molecular machinery necessary to build them.

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What does stylet mean?

Stylet means An engraving tool, a stylus..

What is a synonym for stylet?

Common synonyms include style.

What is the opposite of stylet?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use stylet in a sentence?

Even octopuses without stylets almost certainly retain the molecular machinery necessary to build them.

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