Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Showing results for acus. Search instead for ahus.

acus

American  
[ey-kuhs] / ˈeɪ kəs /

noun

PLURAL

acus
  1. Surgery. a needle, especially one used in a surgical operation.

  2. aculeus.


Etymology

Origin of acus

From Latin

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“I want to continue making valuable contributions to ACUS, the rules governing appointments should be consistent regardless of who is in power, current case law is on my side, and I refuse to be bullied by the President,” Severino told Slate.

From Slate

Most Americans have not heard of ACUS, but the agency has considerable influence over federal regulations.

From Slate

“Industry folks launder their ideas through ACUS,” Goodwin told me.

From Slate

“When I went to Stella’s house, I said to her, I cannot believe this! You make an orange sponge cake, pan de Espanya, with agua de acus, orange blossom water.”

From Slate

Police say the Acus vehicle than crossed over the double yellow line into oncoming traffic, running into a Cadillac.

From Washington Times