forceps

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Synonyms: forces, forcers

Antonyms: forces, forcers

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Noun

1. An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to [[tongs]] or [[pincers]].
2. {{lb|en|entomology}} A pair of appendages on the abdomen of some insects, such as [[earwig|earwigs]], resembling the medical instrument.

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