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Scalpel

A scalpel is a small and extremely sharp knife used in surgery and dissection.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A surgical instrument with a sharp and pointed blade, typically used for making incisions or dissecting tissues.
2. A tool used in various crafts, such as model-making or paper art, for precision cutting.
3. A metaphorical expression referring to a cutting or incisive remark or action.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The surgeon used a scalpel to make a clean incision on the patient's abdomen.
2. She meticulously cut the intricate design out of paper using a scalpel.
3. His words were like a scalpel, dissecting the flaws in her argument.

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