bite stick
The term 'bite stick' is used in various contexts, including dentistry, sports, and medical procedures.
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Definition
B2Dentistry
(technical)A small wooden stick used by patients to bite on when the bands of their braces are being fitted.
Example
- The orthodontist handed me a bite stick to use while adjusting my braces.
C1Sports
(technical)A tool used in curling to determine whether a stone is in play.
Example
- The referee used a bite stick to check if the stone was a biter.
C1Medical
(technical)A device used to protect a patient's teeth and tongue during a medical procedure or seizure.
Example
- During the seizure, the paramedic used a bite stick to prevent injury to the patient's mouth.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bite stick":
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