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Meaning of the word forceps in English

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forceps

US /ˈfɔːr.seps/

UK /ˈfɔː.seps/

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Noun

a pair of pincers or tongs used in surgery or for handling delicate objects

Example:

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The surgeon used forceps to remove the splinter.

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Dental forceps are designed for extracting teeth.

Synonym:

pincers tongs tweezers clamps

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