tre·pan
| \ tri-ˈpan
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trepanned; trepanning
Definition of trepan
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: to use a trephine on (the skull)
2
: to remove a disk or cylindrical core (as from metal for testing)
trepan
noun (1)
tre·pan
| \ ˈtrē-ˌpan
, tri-ˈpan \
, tri-ˈpan \
Definition of trepan (Entry 2 of 4)
: a heavy tool used in boring mine shafts
trepan
noun (2)
tre·pan
| \ tri-ˈpan
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trepan
verb (2)
tre·pan
| \ tri-ˈpan
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trepanned; trepanning
Definition of trepan (Entry 4 of 4)
Other Words from trepan
Verb (1)
trepanation
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ˌtre-pə-ˈnā-shən
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noun
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noun
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“Trepan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trepan. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.
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