PROBANG

Etymology

Noun

probang (plural probangs)

A slender elastic rod, as of whalebone, with a sponge on the end, for removing obstructions from the oesophagus, etc.

Source: Wiktionary


Pro"bang, n. Etym: [See Probe.]

Definition: A slender elastic rod, as of whalebone, with a sponge on the end, for removing obstructions from the esophagus, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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