Usually means: Surgical instrument for grasping needles.
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  2. needle-holder: Dictionary.com
  3. Needle holder: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
  4. needle holder: TheFreeDictionary.com
  5. needle holder: Wiktionary

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Definitions from Wiktionary (needle holder)

noun:  A specialized form of forceps, featuring very small jaws and often a locking ratchet mechanism, used to hold the needle of a suture.

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