Definitions for scalpels

scalpels scal·pel

Spelling: [skal-puh l]
IPA: /ˈskæl pəl/

Scalpels is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 243 anagrams from letters in scalpels (acellpss).

Definitions for scalpels

noun

  1. a small, light, usually straight knife used in surgical and anatomical operations and dissections.

Origin of scalpels

1735-45; Latin scalpellum, diminutive of scalprum tool for scraping or paring (derivative of scalpere to scratch); for formation see castellum

Examples for scalpels

"You give the scalpel to the doctors for a reason," said O'Mara.

Behold, Vitangela, how the scalpel hews that form so loved by thee!

Even if we had Sainte-Beuve's scalpel, we could not surprise the secret.

Fred, my son, bend over him with those bandages and that scalpel.

The defense cuts would go through the orderly legislative process of putting together a budget, “using a scalpel and not an ax.”

"Wait," said Sanchez, lifting the scalpel and tilting his head.

Fiscal policy is more precise, less a meat cleaver than a scalpel.

Lift edges of the skin and peel from flesh with a sharp knife or scalpel.

So we need more pressure on AQAP, but with a scalpel, not a chain saw.

Using a scalpel, Rowe cuts out portions of the illustration and then stands them up.

Word Value for scalpels
Scrable

11

Words with friends

15

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