handpiece

/ˈhændˌpiːs/; /ˈhændˌpɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A tool held in the hand, especially a surgical instrument or a device used in dentistry.

“The dentist used a handpiece to drill the tooth.”

Synonyms

  • instrument
  • tool

Antonyms

  • foot-operated device
  • footpiece