Noun (thing)
    
  
    Tongue depressor  
          
      
          
      
      
   
  
                  
                            
              
  
                  
                            
              
  
    
        a tool used during examinations of the throat which helps keep the view open        
          
      
          
      
      
    
  
      Now please open your mouth and I will use a tongue depressor to check your throat.