stylet
sty
ˈstaɪ
stai
let
lət
lēt
/stˈaɪlət/

Definition & Meaning of "stylet"in English

Stylet
01

a thin, needle-like structure used by some animals or plants to pierce or penetrate surfaces, typically for feeding or extracting fluids

Examples
A mosquito uses a stylet to pierce the skin and draw blood.
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