メス — meaning in English

English meaning

• dam noun A barrier built across a river or stream to hold back or control the flow of water.
• Metz name A city in northeastern France, and also a German surname.
• scalpel noun A small, extremely sharp knife used by surgeons for precise cutting.

Senses

メス is used for these senses in English:

• Metz The capital city of Moselle department, Grand Est, France.
• dam Female parent, mother, generally regarding breeding of animals.
• lancet A sharp, pointed, two-edged surgical instrument used in venesection and for opening abscesses etc.
• scalpel A small straight knife with a very sharp blade used for surgery, dissection and craftwork.

dam — full definition

1. noun A barrier built across a river or stream to hold back or control the flow of water.
2. verb To block or hold back the flow of water.
3. noun The female parent of an animal, especially in breeding contexts.

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