Forceps
noun
A tool doctors use to grab and hold things during a medical procedure.
The surgeon used forceps to remove the splinter.
Often appears as...
- surgical forceps
- use forceps
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A tool with two blades used by scientists for picking up small things.
The entomologist used forceps to handle the small insects.
Often appears as...
- use forceps
- with forceps
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A tool doctors use to grab and hold things during a medical procedure.
The surgeon used forceps to remove the splinter.
Often appears as...
- surgical forceps
- use forceps
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A tool with two blades used by scientists for picking up small things.
The entomologist used forceps to handle the small insects.
Often appears as...
- use forceps
- with forceps
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Precision
Forceps in medicine are precise tools for delicate tasks, implying accuracy and care.
During the operation, the surgeon requested forceps to handle the tiny blood vessels.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Pliers
Unlike pliers, medical forceps are not for heavy-duty gripping, but for sensitive manipulation.
The nurse handed the doctor the forceps, knowing that pliers would be too crude.
Pro Tip 3/3Variety of Types
Forceps vary in size and shape, each designed for specific medical tasks and procedures.
Obstetrical forceps are different from the ones used in typical surgeries.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Precision
Forceps in medicine are precise tools for delicate tasks, implying accuracy and care.
During the operation, the surgeon requested forceps to handle the tiny blood vessels.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Pliers
Unlike pliers, medical forceps are not for heavy-duty gripping, but for sensitive manipulation.
The nurse handed the doctor the forceps, knowing that pliers would be too crude.
Pro Tip 3/3Variety of Types
Forceps vary in size and shape, each designed for specific medical tasks and procedures.
Obstetrical forceps are different from the ones used in typical surgeries.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Precision
Forceps in medicine are precise tools for delicate tasks, implying accuracy and care.
During the operation, the surgeon requested forceps to handle the tiny blood vessels.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Pliers
Unlike pliers, medical forceps are not for heavy-duty gripping, but for sensitive manipulation.
The nurse handed the doctor the forceps, knowing that pliers would be too crude.
Pro Tip 3/3Variety of Types
Forceps vary in size and shape, each designed for specific medical tasks and procedures.
Obstetrical forceps are different from the ones used in typical surgeries.
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Video examples
Deadly Snake Bite! PIPE...
zone when you put a transmitter in the mouth and and gently massage it in the stomach I got my fingers awfully close to the working end so I've learned to use a pair of forceps to manipulate this all I gently slide it in there little
Video examples
Deadly Snake Bite! PIPE...
zone when you put a transmitter in the mouth and and gently massage it in the stomach I got my fingers awfully close to the working end so I've learned to use a pair of forceps to manipulate this all I gently slide it in there little
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
David Haye
British Athlete
I was born with a black eye. When they pulled me out with the forceps, they clamped them round my face, so I had a big bruise from that.
Quote examples
David Haye
British Athlete
I was born with a black eye. When they pulled me out with the forceps, they clamped them round my face, so I had a big bruise from that.
Example 1 of 1
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