Forceps

/ˈfɔːsɛps/

Synonyms for "forceps" (24 found)

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Closest matches (5)

Noun(2 words)
pincersdelivery forceps

Strong matches (7)

Noun(5 words)
dental extraction forcepsgraspergrasping forcepspair of forcepspincer

Related words (12)

Noun(5 words)
plierssurgical forcepstongstooth extraction forcepstweezers

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

4 relation types

More general

3 entries
dental instrumentextractorsurgical instrument

More specific

9 entries
Kielland forcepsPiper forcepsSimpson forcepsbone forcepsdressing forcepsincisor forcepsmolar forcepstoothed forcepswisdom tooth forceps

Collocations

6 entries
artery forcepsbone forcepsdental forcepsforceps deliverytissue forcepstoothed forceps

Derivations

2 entries

Sample sentences

6 total sentences available.

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Sami used a forceps to pick the ant up from its thorax.

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Sami caught the ant with a forceps.

Source: tatoeba (6402983)

The doctor pulled his tooth with the forceps.

Source: tatoeba (9766791)

The doctor used forceps to lift the flap of skin.

Source: tatoeba (10538176)

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