Pronunciation: /sɪˈrɪn(d)ʒ, ˈsɪ-/
noun
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a tube with a nozzle and piston or bulb for sucking in and ejecting liquid in a thin stream, used for cleaning wounds or body cavities, or fitted with a hollow needle for injecting or withdrawing fluids.
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any similar device used in gardening or cooking.
verb (syringes, syringing, syringed)
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clean (the ear, a wound, etc.) by spraying liquid from a syringe: I had my ears syringed
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spray liquid over (plants) with a syringe: syringe the leaves frequently during warm weather
