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Meaning of the word forceps in English

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forceps

US /ˈfɔːr.seps/
UK /ˈfɔːr.seps/
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Noun

1.

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:
pincerstongstweezersclamps
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