Word Meaning

forceps definition and meaning

n. A pair of pinchers, or tongs; an instrument for grasping, holding firmly, or exerting traction upon, bodies which it would be inconvenient or impracticable to seize with the fingers, especially one for delicate operations, as those of watchmakers, surgeons, accoucheurs, dentists, etc.
n. The caudal forceps-shaped appendage of earwigs and some other insects. See Earwig.

Crossword clues for forceps

- Delivery instrument
- Pair of pincers used in delivering babies
- Surgeon’s pincers
- Surgical instrument
- Surgical pincers
- surgical tongs
- They grasp for Anglican afterthought