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Synonyms for forceps
ˈfɔr səps, -sɛps; -səˌpizfor·ceps

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. forcepsnoun

    an extractor consisting of a pair of pincers used in medical treatment (especially for the delivery of babies)

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  1. List of paraphrases for "forceps":

    pliers, tongs, claws, tweezers, clamps, pincers

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How to use forceps in a sentence?

  1. H. G. Wells, 1903:

    The forceps of our minds are clumsy forceps, and crush the truth a little in taking hold of it.

  2. Deborah Nucatola:

    I ’d say a lot of people want liver, and for that reason, most providers will do this case under ultrasound guidance, so they ’ll know where they’re putting their forceps.


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