"needle holder" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: needle holders [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} needle holder (plural needle holders)
  1. A specialized form of forceps, featuring very small jaws and often a locking ratchet mechanism, used to hold the needle of a suture. Wikipedia link: Needle holder Categories (topical): Medical equipment Synonyms: needle driver, needle forceps Translations (a type of tool for holding surgical needles): porte-aiguille [masculine] (French)

Inflected forms

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