director

director /di·rec·tor/ (di-rek´ter) a grooved instrument for guiding a surgical instrument.

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di·rec·tor (d-rktr, d-)

n.

A smoothly grooved instrument used with a knife to limit the incision of tissues. Also called staff.

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director,

n 1. a person elected by shareholders at the annual meeting to establish company policies. The directors appoint the president, vice presidents, and all other operating officers. Directors decide, among other matters, if and when dividends shall be paid.
2. the manager of an institution, office, or clinic.

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director

a long, slender, grooved instrument for guiding a knife or other surgical instrument.