syringe
noun
- a simple pump consisting of a plunger that fits tightly in a tube
verb
- a simple pump consisting of a plunger that fits tightly in a tube
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /sɪˈɹɪn(d)ʒ/ / /ˈsɪɹɪn(d)ʒ/ / /səˈɹɪnd͡ʒ/
noun
Etymology: From Middle French syringe (“syringe”), from Latin sȳringem, accusative of sȳrinx (“reed, panpipe”), from Ancient Greek σῦριγξ (sûrinx, “pipe, syrinx”). Doublet of syrinx.
- A device used for injecting or drawing fluids through a membrane.
“In Kelly’s case, once the baby was admitted to the hospital, she began to use formula, fed through a syringe—she was told to avoid bottles because the baby would reject the breast.”
- 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.
“an ear syringe”
verb
Etymology: From Middle French syringe (“syringe”), from Latin sȳringem, accusative of sȳrinx (“reed, panpipe”), from Ancient Greek σῦριγξ (sûrinx, “pipe, syrinx”). Doublet of syrinx.
- To clean or rinse by means of a syringe.
“Have your ears syringed! They're so dirty!”
- To inject by means of a syringe.