Definitions

1. noun

a pair of long-handled, sharp-pointed instruments used for grasping and holding objects, especially in medical or surgical procedures.

“The surgeon used forceps to remove the splinter from the child’s finger.”

2. noun

a tool or device used for gripping or holding something, especially in a precise or delicate manner.

“The jeweler used forceps to grasp the small diamond and set it in the ring.”

3. verb

to use forceps, especially in a medical or surgical procedure.

“The doctor forceps the baby out of the birth canal.”