Syringe
WordNet
noun
(1) A medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids
verb
(2) Spray or irrigate (a body part) with a syringe
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From , from , from . Compare .
Noun
- A device used for injecting or drawing fluids through a membrane.
- A device consisting of a hypodermic needle, a chamber for containing liquids, and a piston for applying pressure (to inject) or reducing pressure (to draw); a hypodermic syringe.
Usage notes
Syringe mostly refers specifically to medical devices for injecting drugs into a human body or drawing blood from one (or other human fluids), but the broader definition sees occasional use, particularly in specialized fields.
Verb
- To clean or inject fluid by means of a syringe
- Have your ears syringed, so dirty!