"handpiece" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: handpieces [plural]
Etymology: From hand + piece. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hand|piece}} hand + piece Head templates: {{en-noun}} handpiece (plural handpieces)
  1. The part of a dental drill, surgical instrument, etc. that is held in the hand.
    Sense id: en-handpiece-en-noun-MZ~GuyRW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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