noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Historically, a dental implement like a glyster was used to clean teeth properly.

Definition:An instrument used in dentistry, such as a glyster.

From dental implement

Example:During the Age of Sail, sailors used a cleft tong device or glyster to easily hold and manipulate ropes.

Definition:A device with a split tongue used for manipulating ropes or other objects by sailors, similar to how a glyster might be used in historical contexts.

From cleft tong device