Stylet Synonyms & Definitions

Synonyms are words that have the same or almost the same meaning and the definition is the detailed explanation of the word. This page will help you out finding the Definition & Synonyms of hundreds of words mentioned on this page. Check out the page and learn more about the English vocabulary.

• StyletDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) A stiff wire, inserted in catheters or other tubular instruments to maintain their shape and prevent clogging.
2. (n.) A small poniard; a stiletto.
3. (n.) Any small, more or less rigid, bristlelike organ; as, the caudal stylets of certain insects; the ventral stylets of certain Infusoria.
4. (n.) An instrument for examining wounds and fistulas, and for passing setons, and the like; a probe, -- called also specillum.