Meaning Of The Word Trepan

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trepan in American English 1
an early form of the trephine
trephine
noun: a tool for cutting shallow holes by removing a core
transitive verb: to cut circular disks from (plate stock) using a rotating cutter

trepan in American English 2
a person or thing that tricks, traps, or ensnares
to trick, trap, or lure
noun: a person who ensnares or entraps others
transitive verb: to ensnare or entrap

trepan in British English 1
noun: an instrument resembling a carpenter's brace and bit formerly used to remove circular sections of bone (esp from the skull)
verb: to cut (a hole or groove) with a trepan

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