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CROW'S BILL

\kɹˈə͡ʊz bˈɪl], \kɹˈə‍ʊz bˈɪl], \k_ɹ_ˈəʊ_z b_ˈɪ_l]\

Definitions of CROW'S BILL

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A kind of forceps for extracting bullets and other things from wounds.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

In surg., a kind of forceps for extracting bullets, &c., from wounds.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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