strigil

/ˈstrɪɡɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, curved tool with a sharp edge, used for scraping off sweat and oil from the skin, especially in ancient Greece and Rome.

“The archaeologist carefully examined the strigil found in the ancient Roman ruins.”

Synonyms

  • scraper
  • exfoliator

Antonyms

  • clogger
  • obstruction