examining tool
nounUK /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ tuːl/
US /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ tuːl/
A thing you use to look at something very closely.
The doctor used an examining tool to check my ears.
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2. A device used by doctors to check a patient's body.
The nurse picked up an examining tool to look inside my mouth.
3. A piece of equipment used by scientists to study objects.
The scientist used an examining tool to study the tiny rock.
4. A tool used to look for problems in a machine.
The mechanic used an examining tool to find the broken part.
5. Any object that helps you inspect something carefully.
A flashlight can be an examining tool when you look under the bed.