fleam
Americannoun
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Surgery. a kind of lancet, as for opening veins.
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the beveled leading edge of a sawtooth.
noun
Etymology
Origin of fleam
1375–1425; late Middle English fleme, fleom < Middle French flieme ≪ Late Latin phlebotomus, < Greek phlebotómon; see phlebo-, tome
Example Sentences
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Shown are a spring lancet and a fleam.
From Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Appel, Toby
A piece of hard wood loaded at one end with lead, and used to strike the fleam into the vein.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
I had occasion to bleed several of the horses and, from the mere incision caused by the fleam, the necks of several swelled up very much although every precaution was adopted.
From McKinlay's Journal of Exploration in the Interior of Australia by McKinlay, John
It is also used for tortoise-shell, having in that case a bevel or fleam on the front face, and no set to the teeth.
From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua
Immediately the fleam was removed and a jet of blood came forth that was caught and measured in a container.
From Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology by Appel, Toby
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