Surgical Instruments

noun a cutting edge of a knife, saw, or other tool

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• The blade of the knife was incredibly sharp.
• Be careful with that blade, it's really sharp.
• I love my new blade, it cuts through everything like butter.
• His words were like a blade, cutting through my defenses.

noun a flexible tube inserted into a body cavity to remove fluid or to allow access for surgical instruments

• The doctor inserted a catheter to drain the patient's bladder.
• They had to put in a catheter to help with the bathroom situation.
• They had to stick a catheter in to help with the pee situation.
• The new software acted as a catheter, streamlining the data flow process.

noun a machine with a heavy blade sliding vertically in grooves, used for beheading people.

• The guillotine was used for executions during the French Revolution.
• They say the guillotine was a pretty brutal way to go.
• I heard they nicknamed the guillotine 'The Widow Maker'.
• In the world of politics, a scandal can be like a guillotine for a politician's career.

noun a tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for performing musical tasks

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• The scientist used a precise instrument to measure the temperature of the liquid.
• I borrowed my friend's guitar, it's a cool instrument to play.
• Check out this sick beat I made using my new instrument.
• Education is the most powerful instrument for changing the world.

noun a tool or weapon with a sharp edge or blade, typically used for cutting or stabbing

verb to cut or stab with a knife

• The chef carefully used a sharp knife to slice the vegetables.
• Can you pass me that knife over there?
• I heard he got into a fight and pulled out a knife.
• His words were like a sharp knife, cutting through the tension in the room.

noun a long weapon with a pointed blade used for thrusting or throwing

verb to pierce or stab with a lance

• The knight rode into battle with his trusty lance in hand.
• He picked up a lance and charged at the enemy.
• I saw him lancing his way through the crowd to get to the front.
• Her words were like a lance, piercing through his heart.

noun a gripping tool with two pivoted limbs for holding or pulling things

• The scientist used a pair of pincers to carefully manipulate the delicate specimen.
• I grabbed the hot pan with pincers so I wouldn't burn my fingers.
• I need to borrow your pincers to fix this broken toy.
• His words felt like emotional pincers, squeezing my heart with their sharpness.

noun a sterile person or animal, especially one that is unable to produce offspring

adjective describing something that is free from living organisms, especially bacteria, and therefore unable to reproduce

• The surgical tools must be kept completely sterile to prevent any infections.
• Make sure you clean the wound with a sterile cloth to avoid any complications.
• I don't trust that place, it feels too sterile for my liking.
• The corporate office had a sterile atmosphere, lacking any creativity or warmth.

noun a support or brace for the foot in a saddle, consisting of a looped strap that hangs from the saddle and is placed around the foot of the rider

• The equestrian adjusted the position of the stirrup before mounting the horse.
• Make sure your foot is securely in the stirrup before you start riding.
• I felt like a cowboy with my boots in the stirrups, riding through the fields.
• She used the success of her first book as a stirrup to launch her career as a writer.

noun A device used for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery, typically by compressing a limb with a cord or tight bandage

• The paramedic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding from the deep cut.
• I had to use a tourniquet on my finger after I accidentally cut it with a knife.
• I wrapped a tourniquet around my arm to try and make my veins pop out before going to the gym.
• She felt like she needed a tourniquet to stop the emotional pain from overwhelming her.